Improvements in Buckles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Buckles.
I WALTER EVANS Button Manufacturer of Alma Street Aston in the County of
Warwick 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:-
This Invention consists in the improvements in buckles hereinafter described
suitable for use on cycle-knickerbockers, breeches, waistcoat back-straps and for
other purposes.
I will now proceed to describe with reference to the accompanying drawings
the manner in which the several modifications of my invention are constructed
and used similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the several views.
Figure 1 represents a section of Figure $ on the line. A.--B. shewing the anchor
projecting from under-side of frame."
Figure 2 represents a similar section to Figure 1 excepting that the anchor
projects above the side-frame a.
Figure 3 represents a section of buckle suitable for connection by sewing.
Figure 4 represents a section similar to Figure 1 with the straps or tabs in
position and clip closed.
Figure 5 represents a section similar to Figure 2 with straps or tabs in position
and clip closed.
Figure 6 represents a section similar to Figure 3 with the straps or tabs in
position and frame sewn on to lower strap.
Figure 7 represents an end view of Figure 1.
Figure 8 represents a plan of Figure 1.
Figure 9 represents the complete buckle in position on the tabs or straps of
knickerbockers.
Figure 10 represents a broken off portion of strap or tab with anchor-hole and
the anchor c in position within the anchor-hole j.
Figure 11 represents a section similar to Figure 4 excepting that the anchor-end
of strap is not passed through the slot o of frame a.
Figure 12 represents a section similar to Figure 5 excepting that the anchor-end
of strap is not passed through the slot o of frame a.
In carrying out the first modification of my invention I provide a frame a as
shewn in section at Figure 1-4 and 11, such frame a carries two side-checks b,
I next provide the anchor c as shewn in section at Figures 1-4 and 11 and as
also shewn in end-view at Figure 7 I then provide the clip d as shewn in section
at Figures, 1, 4 and 11. I mount the several parts of the buckle together so as
to secure the anchor within the slot e to radiate on the axle f I then secure the
clip d between the cheeks of frame a, the projections g forming pivots moving
within the recesses h provided to receive them, the buckle so put together would be
ready for use. In other cases the anchor would pass through the anchor-slit in
tab or strap without threading through the frame-slot o thus making a close and
flat connection of the two straps or tabs as clearly shewn in section at Figure 11.

page_text: The end of the under-strap k could in some cases be passed through the slot o
in the frame a, the anchor c could then be pushed through the button-hole or
slot in the under strap or tab k and thus secure the buckle to the lower strap
permanently and yet with the capacity of easy removal as shewn at Figure 4.
To strap up a bundle fastened by means of my improved buckle as shewn at
Figures 4, or 11 the clip would be raised into the position shewn at Figure 1 and
the end of upper strap passed between the cheeks of frame a until the strap was
tightened up to the required tension, the clip d would then be lowered into the
position shewn at Figures 4 and 11, thereby moving the under gripping edge n in
contact with the top strap as shewn at Figures 4 and 11.
The action of the second modification of buckle which consists of the anchor
projecting upwards is very similar to the action of the first modification herein-
before described, excepting that the under-strap or unpler-tab passes upwards
through the frame-slot o and is connected to the anchor as shewn at Figure 5 and
in other cases the under strap passes over the upper face of frame « and connects
to the anchor as shewn at Figure 12.
The action of the third modification of improved buckle is similar to that herein-
before described in relation to the first and second modifications excepting that
the lower strap 2 is secured to the frame a by sewing through the slots p as shewn
at Figures 3 and 6.
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:
1st. A buckle for use on knickerbockers breeches waistcoat-back-straps and for
like purposes constructed and used as described in relation to Figures 1, 4, 7, 8, 9,
10 and 11 of first modification.
2nd. A buckle for use on knickbockers breeches waistcoat back-straps and for
like purposes constructed and used as described in relation to Figures 2, 5 and 12
of second modification.
3rd. A buckle for use on knickerbockers breeches waistcoat back-straps and for
like purposes constructed and used as described in relation to Figures 3 and 6 of
third modification.
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ALFRED WILLIAM TURNER,
Cobden Building, 67 Corporation Street Birmingham
Agent for the Applicant.