Improvements in and relating to Bicycle Supports.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1895-Accepted, 13th July, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Bicycle Supports.
I, WILLIAM HENRY HART Jr. of No. 246 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, United States of America, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
ature 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 consists of a bicycle support of novel construction, as will be
hereinafter set forth.
It also consists of novel means for holding the support in folded or inoperative
position on the frame of the bicycle, as will be hereinafter set forth.
My said invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which,
Figures 1 and 2 represent perspective views of a bicycle support embodying my
invention, the same being respectively in operative and inoperative positions.
Figure 3 represents a section on line,
Figure 2.
Figure 4 represents a perspective view of a modified form of support.
Figures 5 and 6 represent side elevations of portions of modifications.
Figure 7 represents a perspective view of a portion of another form of the
invention.
Figure 8 represents a section of the said portion thereof.
Figure 9 represents a partial longitudinal section and partial side elevation of
another form of the invention, and
Figure 10 represents a side elevation of the length-adjusting means of the
support.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
Referring to the drawing:
A designates a standard or leg which is connected by the pivot B with the
collar C, the latter being adapted to be connected with the sleeve D of the pedal of
a bicycle, said standard having at its lower end the outwardly or angularly-
extending base E, which is adapted to rest on the ground or a floor, and on its inner
side the elastic jaws F, which are so located that when the support is in closed
On the outer
position, they clasp the sleeve D, as will be seen in Figures 2 and 3.
side of the standard is a shoulder G, which is adapted to abut against the ear H
on the side of the pedal, so as to relieve the collar C of strain when the weight of
the bicycle is superimposed on the standard, and to prevent outward motion of the
support.
In Figure 6, I show the standard pivoted to the ear H', in which case the
collar C is dispensed with.
In Figure 4, I show a brace L, which is 'attached to the standard and base for
strengthening the connection of said parts.
It will be seen that when service of the support is not required, it is folded onl
the underside of the pedal, and the jaws F clasp the sleeve, thus holding the support
in the position shown in Figures 2 and 3, without interfering with the free
operations of the pedal.
.
When it is desired to sustain the bicycle, the support is forced down and
outwardly, the holding power of the jaws F being overcome, and the base is
rested on the ground, road or floor, as seen in Figure 1, the effect of which is
evident.
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Before the bicycle is mounted, the rider can throw up the support with his foot,
the jaws then catching on the sleeve, whereby the support is held in folded or
ition
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page_text: The standard and base may be formed of wire, properly bent into shape, the
side pieces of the standard when desired, being connected by the plates A', A³, and
the support will be found to be inexpensive, light, strong and durable.
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The space J in the base provides means for ready introduction of the toe part of
the riders shoe, so as to throw down the support when required to be placed in
operative position, this being rendered possible to a greater extent, owing to the
outward swelled or bulged portion E' of the base, which portion also spreads
out the latter, so as to increase the surface of the base by which the support is
rested.
On the pivotal end of the upright portion of the support are shoulders G¹, which
are adapted to abut against pins G, on the collar C so as to assist in limiting the
outward motion of the support when in operative position.
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In Figure 6, the standard A is pivoted to the ears A*, which are bolted to the
ear H, and secured thereto by the nut A*.
The plate A which is connected with the side pieces of the standard, has the
jaws F.attached to it, as the carrier therefor, said piece serving to prevent
springing or spreading apart of said pieces.
In Figure 7, 1 show a bolt M, whose barrel or carrier N is secured to the side
pieces of the standard, and adapted to enter an opening in the ear H, as a keeper,
thus retaining the support in folded or inoperative position.
In Figure 9 I show an arm M' on the collar C, and the latter has an opening for
the bolt M, it being noticed that said arm forms both the bearings for the standard
and a keeper for said bolt.
In Figures 7 and 8, the barrels of the bolts are connected with the side pieces of
the standard, and serve to prevent springing or spreading apart of said pieces.
In order to adapt the bolt to be conveniently withdrawn by the foot, I connect
with the same the hook M, which may be engaged by the foot.
In order to adjust the length of the support, I form the standard in separate
sections P and Q, as shown in Figure 10. On the section Q is the boss R, with a
threaded opening therein to receive the threaded portion S of the section P, it
being evident that by properly turning either section, the support may be lengthened
or shortened as required. When the adjustment is accomplished, the sections are
held immovable by means of the jam nut T, which is fitted on the portion P, and
adapted to tighten against the boss R.
In this construction of parts, the barrel of the bolt may be secured to or formed
with the boss R or jaws F, when used, may be connected with said boss.
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 bicycle support consisting of a standard, and an open base extending
obliquely therefrom, said base having an outwardly-extending swell, and said
standard being pivotally connected with the frame of the pedal of a bicycle,
substantially as described.
2nd. A bicycle support having a standard, and elastic jaws thereon adapted to
engage a sleeve on the pedal of the bicycle substantially as described.
3rd. A bicycle support formed of a standard and base; and having means
for limiting the outward motion of said standard when in operative, position,
substantially as described.
:
4th. A bicycle support adapted to be pivoted to the frame of the pedal of the
bicycle, and provided with a device for retaining the same in opérative position on
the frame of the bicycle, said device having its carrier connected with the side
pieces of the standard of said support for preventing spreading of the latter,
substantially as described.
5th. A bicycle support consisting of a swinging standard and a base, means for
pivotally connecting said standard with the frame of the bicycle, and a bolt on said
standard adapted to engage a keeper on said frame, substantially as described.