out for Propelling Vehicles.
Year: 1884

page_text: out for Propelling Vehicles.
I THOMAS ROBERT HAY FISKEN of 22, Lorne Terrace, East Greenwich in the
County of Kent, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of his invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR STORING UP FORCE AND GIVING IT. OUT FOR
PROPELLING VEHICLES to be as follows:-
Upon the moving axle or axles of the road wheel or wheels of the vehicle or
upon a separate axle connected to the road wheel axle or axles by gear or
otherwise, (this axle may be termed the main axle) there is mounted fast a ratchet-
wheel, close to the ratchet-wheel there is mounted loosely on the main axle a
wheel provided with internal cogs upon the periphery of this wheel a path is
formed around which a brake strap takes (This wheel.may be termed the
combined internal cogged and brake wheel) The brake strap is actuated by a
lever-handle (This lover-handle may be termed number one lever-handle) The
lever-handle is so arranged that when the lever-handle is in one position the strap
will be free to allow the combined internal cogged and brake wheel to move round
and when in another position the strap will hold the combined internal cogged and
brake wheel faat. Upon the side of the combined internal cogged and brake wheel
next to the ratchet-wheel a pawl is mounted which takes into the ratchet-wheel
and the pawl and ratchet-wheel are so arranged when forward motion is given to
the combined internal cogged and brake-wheel the pawl will take into the ratchet-
wheel and give forward motion to the main axle. Close to the combined.internal
cogged and brake wheel an eccentric is mounted fast, upon the main axle, upon
the eccentric a combined pinion and internal cogged wheel is mounted loosely and
works upon it the pinion gears or takes into the aforesaid combined internal cogged
and brake wheel, and the pinion has a less number of cogs in it than in the
internal cogged ring of cogs into which it takes. Close to the eccentric a second
combined pinion and internal cogged wheel is mounted loosely upon the main axle,
the pinion takes into the internal ring of cogs of the aforesaid combined pinion
and internal cogged wheel, which is mounted loosely upon the eccentric. The
pinion has a less number of cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which
it takes On the periphery of this combined pinion and internal cogged wheel a
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page_text: path is made around which a brake strap takes this brake strap is actuated by
a lover-handle (This lever-handle may be termed number two lever-handle)
This lever-handle is so arranged when the lever-handle is in one position the
brake strap will be free and allow the combined pinion and internal cogged wheel
to move round and when in another position the brake strap will hold the
combined pinion and internal cogged wheel fast. Close to this second combined
pinion and internal cogged wheel a second eccentric is mounted fast upon the
main axle and upon this second eccentric there is mounted loosely a third combined
pinion and internal cogged wheel, the pinion takes into the internal ring of cogs
of the aforesaid second combined pinion and internal cogged wheel, and has a less
number of cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which it takes. Close
to this third combined pinion and internal cogged wheel, and second eccentric,
a pinion is mounted loosely upon the main axle the pinion takes into the internal
ring of cogs of the third combined pinion and internal cogged wheel and has a less
number of cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which it takes the boss
of the pinion is made long enough so as to form an arbor upon the arbor a pinion
is mounted fast this pinion takes into a spur-wheel nioanted loosely upon a stud
or axle held or fixed in the main frame of the apparatus upon the side of this
spur-wheel there is cast or fixed a spring-box within this spring-box a helical
spring is placed the out-end of the spring is fixed to the spring-box and the inner
end of the spring is fixed to a tube-arbor mounted loosely on the stud or axlo upon
which the combined spur-wheel and spring-box is mounted. Upon the tube-arbor
a second spring-box is mounted fast and within the second spring box a helical
spring is placed the out end of the spring is fixed to the box and the inner end of
this second spring is fixed to a second tube arbor mounted loosely upon the stud
or axle of the combined spur-wheel and spring box. Upon this second tube
arbor a third spring box is mounted fast and within this box a helical spring is
placed the out end of the spring is fixed to the box and the inner end of the spring
is fixed to a third tube arbor mounted loosely upon the stud or axle of the
combined spur-wheel and spring box, upon this third tube arbor a ratchet-wheel is
mounted fast, a pawl is mounted to the frame of the apparatus which takes into
the ratchet-wheel, this ratchet-wheel and pawl are so arranged that the tube-arbor
can have a forward motion but will prevent the tube arbor from moving backward
when the spring or springs is being wound up. It will be observed that any
desired number of spring-boxes and springs can be added by continuing this device
of fixing the out end of the spring to one spring-box and the inuer end of the
spring to the tube-arbor of the other spring-box or, vice versa. The action of the
apparatus is as follows when, say, number one brake lever-handle is moved into
the position so that the combined internal cogged and brake-wheel is held fast and
forward motion is given to the main axle the eccentrics will carry round their
respectivo combined pinions and internal cogged wheels, the pinions working into
their respective internal cogged rings receive a rotatory motion as well as an
eccentric, this rotatory motion is communicated to the pinion which takes into
the third combined pinion and internal cogged wheel and the motion of the pinion
will be in the opposite direction to that of the main axle, this motion through the
pinion which is mounted fast upon the boss of the foresaid pinion is conveyed to
the spring-box by means of the spur-wheel and the spring or springs is wound up
The main axle being actuated by the road wheels of the vehicle, the momentum
force is thus stored up in the spring or springs. The main axle may be actuated
by any prime motor. Then, after the power is stored up, If the lever-handle is
moved into that position which will free the brake and allow the combined internal
cogged and brake wheel to move the stored up force in the spring or springs will
be conveyed back through the gear and give a forward motion to the combined
cogged and brake wheel and the pawl will come into action and through the
ratchet-wheel will give a forward motion to the main axle, and the main axle
boing connected with the road wheel or wheels will give an on-ward motion to

page_text: the vehicle. When number two lever-handle is moved into the position so that the
second combined pinion and internal cogged wheel, is held fast the same action and
movement of winding up the spring or springs will follow if motion is given to
the main axle, but at a slower rate.. It is to be observed that the spur-wheel may
be dispensed with and the spring-box or boxes may be mounted upon the main
axle, the first spring-box being mounted fast upon the boss of the pinion which
takes into the third combined pinion and internal cogged wheel, and the other
spring boxes, tube arbors, and springs continued upon the main axle. It is further
to be observed by continuing the devise of the internal cogged wheels and pinions
and eccentrics the speed at which the spring or springs is wound up will be
increased.

page_text: out for Propelling Vehicles.
THOMAS ROBERT HAY FISKEN of 22 Lorne Terrace East Groenwich. in the
County of Kent, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR STORING UP FORCE AND GIVING IT OUT-FOR
PROPELLING VEHICLES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This Invention relates to certain improvements in apparatus for storing up
force and giving it out. The improved apparatus is illustrated on the accom-
panying sheet of drawings; figs. 2 and 3, respectively represent a longitudinal
sectional plan view of the apparatus; fig. 1. is a longitudinal sectional plan view
showing how the Invention can be applied for propelling vehicles such as Tramway-
Cars. In fig. 2. 1. is the main axle; 2. is a ratchet wheel mounted fast upon the
main axle; 3. is a wheel mounted loosely upon the main axle having a ring of
internal cogs, 4, cast or fixed upon its side and having upon its periphery a path-
way, 5, made; 6. is a brake strap which takes around and works upon the
path-way 5. The brake strap is actuated by a lever handle attached to the brake
strap 6, at 7; (The lever handle at 7, may be termed number one lever handle) the
lever handle is arranged in the usual way so that when in one position the brake
strap 6, will be free so as to allow the wheel 3, to move round, and when in
another position the brake strap will be fast upon the wheel 3, and prevents it
from moving round; 8. is a pawl mounted loosely upon the pin 9. fixed into the
side of the wheel 3. the pawl takes into the ratchet wheel 2; 10. is an eccentric
mounted fast upon the main axle 1; 11. is a combined pinion and internal cogged
wheel mounted loosely and works upon the eccentric 10; the pinion goars into the
internal ring of cogs 4. upon the wheel 3. and the pinion has a less number
of cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which it gears; 12 is a second
combined pinion and internal cogged wheel mounted. loosely upon the main axle 1,
the pinion gears into the internal ring of cogs of the wheel 11; the pinion has a
less number of cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which it gears;
upon the periphery of the wheel 12, a path-way 13, is made; 14, is a brake strap
which takes around and works upon the path-way 13. the brake strap 14, is
actuated by a lever handle attached to the brake strap at 15. (This lever-handle
may be termed number two lever handle) the lever handle is arranged in the usual
way so that when in one position the brake strap 14, will be free so as to allow
the wheel 12 to move round and when in another position the brake strap 14, will
be fast upon the wheel, 12, and prevents it from moving round; 16, is a second
eccentric mounted fast upon the main axle, 1; 17 is a third combined pinion and
internal cogged wheel mounted loosely upon the eccentric 16; the pinion gears
into the internal ring of cogs of the wheel 12. the pinion has a less number of
cogs in it than in the internal ring of cogs into which it gears; 18, is a pinion
mounted fast upon the tube arbour 19; the pinion 18, gears into the internal ring
of cogs of the wheel 17, the pinion has a less number of cogs in it than in the

page_text: internal ring of cogs into which it gears. 20, is a spring box having a tube arbour
cast or fixed upon it and mounted loosely upon the main axle 1; 21, and 23, are
spring boxes of the same size and form as that of the spring box 20; having the
tube arbours 22. and 24. cast or fixed upon them and all mounted loosely upon the
main axle 1; 25. is a tube arbour mounted loosely upon the main axle 1. 26. is
a ratchet wheel mounted fast upon the tube arbour 25; 27. is a pawl mounted
loosely upon the pin 28, the pin, 28, is inade fast into the frame of the apparatus ;
29. is a helical or coiled spring placed within the spring box 20; the out end of
the spring, 29, is attached to the spring box, 20, by the stud, 30, and the inner end of
the spring is attached to the tube arbour 22, of the spring box 21, by the stud 31;
coiled springs 32 and 35 of the same size and strength are placed within the
spring boxes 21. and 23. The out end of the spring 32. is attached to the spring
box 21, by the, stud 33, and the inner end is attached to the tubo arbour 24, of the
spring box 23, by the stud 34, the out end of the spring 35, is attached to the
spring box 23. by the stud 36, and the inner end of the spring is attached to the
tube arbour 25, by the stud 37. The pinion 18, instead of being mounted fast
upon the tube arbour, 19, of the spring box 20, may have cast or fixed upon it a
boss see fig. 3. 39. is a pinion mounted fast, upon the boss 38, of the pinion 18,
40, is a spur wheel gearing into the pinion 39, and and mounted loosely upon the
shaft 41, 42, is a spring box cast or fixed upon the side of the wheel 40, 43, is a
spring box having the tube arbour 44. cast or fixed upon it and mounted loosely
upon the shaft, 41, 45, is a spring box having the tube arbour 46, cast or fixed
upon it and mounted loosely upon the shaft 41. 47, is a tube arbour mounted
loosely upon the shaft 41, 48, is a ratchet wheel mounted fast upon the tube
arbour 47; 49, is a pawl mounted loosely upon the pin 50, the pin 50, is made fast
into the frame of the apparatus; 51 and 54 and 57, are coiled springs placed
within the spring boxes 42, 43, and 45. The out end of the coiled spring 51, is
attached to the spring box 42. by the stud 52, the inner end of the spring is
attached to the tube arbour 4+, of the spring box 43, by the stud 53, the out end of
the spring 54, is attached to the spring box 43, by the stud 55, and the inner end
of the spring is attached to the tube arbour 40, of the spring box 45, by the
stud 56. The out end of the spring 57, is attached to the spring box 45, by the
stud 58, and the inner end of the spring is attached to the tube arbour 47, by
the stud 59. It is understood that all the springs which are used in one apparatus
are of the same size and strength. It will be observed that any desired number
of spring boxes and springs can be added by continuing this devise of fixing the
out end of the coiled springs to the spring box and the inner end of the springs
to the tube arbour of the next spring box, or "vice versà" and if there is not room
upon the one main axle the spring boxes can be continued upon one or more axles,
the last tube arbour upon the main shaft being connected by spur gear to the
tube arbour of the first spring box of or upon the next main axle. The action of
the apparatus is as follows, when, sny, number one lever handle is moved into that
position which will tighten the brake strap, 6, upon the internal cogged wheel 3,
so as to prevent it from moving round, and motion being then given to the main
5 axle 1, the eccentrics will carry round their respective combined pinion and internal
cogged wheels which are mounted loosely upon them, the pinions working into
their respective internal cogged rings will receive a rotatory motion, this rotatory
motion will be communicated to the pinion 18, which takes into the internal ring
of cogs on wheel 17, and the motion of the pinion 18, will be in the opposite
O direction to that of the main axle, 1. the. pinion 18, being fast upon the tube
arbour of the spring box 20, motion will be given to the spring box 20. and as the
out end of the spring 29, is attached to the box 20, and the inner end of the
spring being attached to the tube arbour 22. of the spring box 21, the spring
29, will convey this motion to the spring box 21, and in like manner this motion
5 will be conveyed or given through all the series and motion will be given to the
ratchet wheel, 26, but the ratchet wheel 26, is prevented from moving by the
pawl 27, consequently if continuous motion is given to the main axle Ĭ, all the
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page_text: springs will be wound up and the force used in actuating the main axle 1, will be
stored up in the springs; after the power is stored up; if the lever handle is
moved into that position which will free the brake strap so as to allow the wheel. 3.
to move, the stored up force in the springs will be conveyed back through the
gearing and give a forward motion to the wheel 3, and that motion will be in the
same direction as was given to the axle 1, the wheel 3, by means of the pawl 8,
gives motion to the ratchet wheel 2, and the ratchet wheel 2, being fast upon the
main axle 1, the main axle will receive motion and that motion will be in the same
direction as the main axle had when it was winding up the springs; If the second
lever handle is used the same action will take place as when the first lever handle
is used but a slower motion will be given to the pinion 18. It will bo observed that
only one set of internal cogged wheels and pinions may be used; that is the
ratchet wheel 2. pawl 8. wheel 3, brake strap 6, and number one lever handle,
eccentric 11. the pinion 18, taking the place of wheel 12, the main axle is mounted
loosely upon the frame work of the apparatus and can be driven from either end.
In fig. 1. 1, is the moving road wheel axle of a Tramway-Car or Vehicle, 3 and 4,
are bevelled wheels mounted loosely upon the road wheel axle 1, 5. is a clutch
placed on the axle 1, between the bevelled wheels the clutch slides backward and
forward upon the key 2, in the usual manner so that either of the bevolled wheels
can be clutched to the shaft 1, 6, is a clutch lever which actuates the clutch 5, 7, is-
the clutch lever handle working upon the lever guide bracket 71; 8. is the main
axle of the apparatus for storing up force and giving it out, as herein-before
described; 9, is a bevelled pinion mounted fast upon the main axle 8, and gearing
into the bevelled wheels 3, and 4; 10, is a lever which actuates the brake strap 11,
which brake strap corresponds to the brake strap 6, see fig. 2; 12, is a lever one
ond of which is connected to the lever 10, by the pin 10'. the other end is mounted
fast upon the shaft 13, the shaft 13, is mounted loosely upon the frame work of
the vehicle and reaches from end to end of the vehicle 14, is a lever handlo
mounted fast upon the shaft 13. at the end 15; a lever handle can also be fixed
upon the end 16; so that the brake strap 11, can be worked or controlled from
either end of the vehicle the clutch lever 6, can also be connected by a rod to a
to a lever handle placed at the other end of the vehicle so that the clutch 5, may
be worked from either end of the vehicle. For the purpose of winding up the
springs or storing up the force, 17, is a spur wheel mounted fast upon the end of
the main axle of the apparatus at 21; 18, is a shaft held loosely in bushes fixed
to the frame of the vehicle; 19, is a spur wheel mounted fast upon the shaft 18,
and gearing into the spur wheel 17, provision is made upon the shaft 18, at 20, so
that a pulley or handle can be put on so that power can be applied to give motion
to the main axlo 8, or power can be applied direct to the main axle of the
apparatus at 21; 22, and 23, are road wheel which are mounted fast upon the
axlo 1; 24, is a road wheel shaft having the wheels 25, and 26, mounted fast
thereon, 27, 28, 29 and 30 are the frame work of the vehicle; The action of the
Invention upon the vehicle is as follows, The clutch handle, 7, being moved to tho
position at 31, and the brake lever handle 14, being in the position at 32, and
force being then stored up in the apparatus, if it is desired to propel the vehicle
forward the clutch lever handle 7, is moved to the position at 34, and the bevelled
wheel 4, will be clutched to the axle 1, the brake lever handle 14, is then moved
to the position at 33, the brake strap 11, will be free and the main axle 8, will
begin to revolve and give motion to the road wheels 22, and 23, and the vehicle
will be propelled forward and if it is desired to propel the vehicle in an opposite
direction or to reverse it then the lever handle 7, will be required to be moved to
the position at 35, which will unclutch the bevelled wheel 4, and clutch the
bevelled wheel 3, to the shaft 1, and thus the motion of the road wheels 22, and 23,
will be reversed and thus a backward motion will be given to the vehicle If it is
desired to stop the vehicle then the brake lever handle 14, will be required to be
moved to the position at 32, which will tighten the brake strap 11, and will
prevent or stop the force from being given out but if the momentum force of tho

page_text: vehicle will continue to give motion to the main axle 1, in that case the momentum
force will be stored up; I do not confine my-self to any particular modo of
applying the Invention to vehicles.
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, The herein before described improvements in or applicable to the con-
struction of apparatus for storing up force and giving it out for propelling vehicles
such improvements consisting in the formation thereof with a moving main axle 1,
provided with a ratchet wheel and pawls, combined brake and internal cogged
wheel, combined pinion and internal cogged wheel or wheels, and eccentric or
eccentrics, adapted to be fixed or revolve thereon as described in combination with
a spring box or a series of spring boxes with tube arbours for carrying coiled
springs and adapted to revolve upon the main axle 1, substantially as described
with reference to the accompanying drawings, or any mere modification thereof.
Second, The improved mode of the use and employment of a ratchet wheel
and pawl combined brake and internal cogged wheel, 3, and eccentric wheel,
arranged, and combined and mounted upon the main axle, 1, that when the
combined brake and internal cogged wheel, 3, is braked or held fast and power
applied so as to give forward motion to the main axle 1, the pinion 18 will
revolve backward or will have a motion in an opposite direction to that of the
main axle 1, and that when the combined brako and internal cogged wheel 3 is
unbraked or relieved and power applied so as to give forward motion to the
pinion 18, forward motion will be given to the main axle 1, or revolve in the same
direction as the pinion 18 was made to rovolvo, substantially as hereinbefore
described with reference to the accompanying drawings, or any mere modification
thereof.
Third, The improved mode of connecting the spring boxes and the coiled
springs together for the purpose of storing up force and giving it out, by attaching
the out ends of the coiled springs to the respective spring boxes in which they are
placed and the inner ends of the springs to the tube arbour of the next spring
box or the tube arbour which protrudes within the spring box to which the out
end of the spring is attached, so that all the springs in the series that are used in
the one apparatus are wound up or charged with force by winding or turning the
first spring box of the series and holding fast the tube arbour to which the inner
end of the last spring in the series is attached or vice versa, substantially as
herein before described with referenco to the accompanying drawings or any more
modification thereof.
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