Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 4th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 4th Feb., 1997

page_text: From one side of the plate e is longitudinally projected a rack e, and from the
opposite side of the plate et is similarly projected a rack e'. The racks and e
engage opposite sides of an idle gear e journalled upon the bed plate e. The
arrangement being such that an inward movement of the heel support e produces
an outward movement of the same extent of the toe rest e', making the centre of
the jack a positive point for any length of last.
In practice I find it convenient to provide a spring pressed pawle pivottally
mounted upon the bed plate e, and arranged to engage with a series of notches elo
on the plate e and lock the toe and heel support in the desired position. The
pawl is in a convenient position to be released by the operator when it is desired
to adjust the jack.
Each of the jacks E, E, E, etc. is associated with a form D, and is in operative
relation thereto when a shoe supported by the jack E is held thereby with its sole
in position to be acted upon by the form.
Each of the jacks E, E, E, etc. is capable of movement out of operative relation
with its associated form D, whereby it is presented to the operator in position for
the removal of a shoe therefrom, aud of a reverse movement, whereby it is again
brought into operative relation with said form. I find it convenient to secure the
movement of the jacks as above referred to by the following mechanism to which
however I do not consider the present invention limited, as many variations may
be made therein by one of average skill in the art without involving any departure
from the present invention.
The bed plate e of each of the jacks E is fitted to a lateral slide way b* in the
bed on the spider frame B along which it is free to reciprocate.
From the bed plate e is forwardly projected a downwardly beat finger ell, which
engages a segmental groove e, formed upon the periphery of the vertical block e
which is mounted upon and reciprocates with the shaft e. The above described
arrangement is such that during the portion of the rotation of the spider frame B,
the finger el is in engagement with the segmental groove els, and the bed plate e³ is
reciprocated along the way 6 by the reciprocation of the shaft e, and as the
spider frame B, is further rotated (the block els having no motion of rotation) the
fingere disengages itself from the groove e", and, during the rest of the rotation
of the spider frame B, the position of the bed plate e is not changed by any
reciprocation of the shaft e
The shaft extends through the journal b of the spider frame B which is
centrally chambered to receive the same, forming a bearing and support therefor
in which the shaft e¹ is free to reciprocate longitudinally being guided and held in
position thereby. To the shaft el, by the pivottal slotted connection o³, is con-
nected a swinging lever e, fulcrumed at e, upon the frame A, and which
intermediately carries a cam roll e, which works in a cam path el, upon the cam
wheel e, which is mounted upon and rotates with the shaft b. The throw of the
cam path e18 is such that by means of the lever es, it imparts to the shaft e" a motion
of longitudinal reciprocation which moves the plate e and its jack E along the
lateral ways from a position under its form D, substantially as shown, to a
position wholly or partially removed from beneath the form convenient for the
removal or adjustment of a shoe thereon, and thereafter returns the plate e and its
jack E to their original position. The cam path el is so formed and timed with
reference to the mechanism for rotating the spider frame B, and the mechanism
for bringing the forms D, D, etc. into a position of clearance, that the lateral
movement of each jack, as above described, occurs while its form is in a position of
clearance, and preferably as the jack approaches, and just after it passes a vertical
position, at the highest point of its rotation.
In the above arrangement the outward movement of the jack occurs as it
approaches a vertical position as above described, and its inward movement as it
leaves such position, and by such arrangement the jack, when presented to the
operator is in a most convenient position for the removal of the finished shoe and
adjustment of shoe to be operated upon by the machine.

page_text: In practice I find it convenient to provide for an adjustment of the block "
along the rode to insure the return of the jack E to a proper position under the
form D. To insure such result the block e's is mounted upon a collar or sleeve 2,
which is keyed to the shaft e". The block e is free to slide along the sleeve 2,
but is held from rotation about the same by a feather 3, which engages a feather
way in the block e. From the shaft e" is projected a short arm 4, which supports
in suitable bearings a rod 5, the inner portion of which is threaded and engages a
threaded bearing in the block e. An operating handle 6 may be conveniently
provided by means of which the rod 5 may be rotated, and the block e moved in
cither direction along the sleeve 2.
It is desirable to note in this connection that the arrangement of the groove el
is such that each of the fingers el engages the same in turn, and remains in
engagement therewith while its jack is reciprocated by the cam e, and it is to be
further stated that, as shown in the drawings, each of the fingers ell engages the
groove e after the form has been returned to such position, each finger ell
remaining in engagement with the groove el, while its form is clear of its jack, an
arrangement which insures the finger el being in position to engage the groove e
as the spider frame B is rotated. As before stated, the fingers ell engage the
groove in turn, as the spider B rotates, and it may be unnecessary to add that
only one of the fingers ell is in engagement with the groove " at any time.
As already stated, the forms D, D, etc. have a vertical motion from a position of
pressure to a position of clearance, and vice versa. I would say in this connection
that by a position of pressure, as the term is herein used, I mean that position of
the form with reference to its jack which the form assumes when the sole of a
shoe, mounted upon the jack, is being compressed in the operation of laying the
same, and by a position of clearance is meant that position which the form assumes
with reference to its jack to allow the jack to be moved with a shoe thereon, from
beneath the jack to a position convenient for the removal of the shoe therefrom.
To impart the movement above defined to the forms D, D, etc., I have adopted
the following mechanism, but I wish to say that in the specific form described, it
constitutes no essential feature of the present invention, and the sume result may
be secured in other ways without any departure therefrom.
Each of the forms D, D, etc., is secured to a vertical movable form carrier d,
which as shown, is held in position by the guides d', d', d', d', (only two shown),
on the arms of the spider frame B, along which the carrier d is free to reciprocate
radially to the spider frame. To the carrier d are secured a series of springs d²,
d, d, etc., which are secured also to the spider frame B, and which act to
approximate the carrier d, to the hub b, and hence to force the form D down upon
its jack E, or a shoe placed thereon. From opposite sides of each of the carriers D
projects the cam rolls d', d, which are arranged to engage the cam ways d', d, one
of which is supported by the frame A, or a suitable bracket thereon, and the other
by the laterally and downwardly extending arm a rigidly projected from the
frame A. The above described arrangement is such that, as the spider frame B is
rotated, the rolls d³, d, enter the cam ways d', d, when their form D is in a
position of pressure, and travelling up the cam ways d', d, raise the form D to a
position of clearance. As the rotation of the spider frame B continues, the
rolls d', d, travel down the cam ways d', d', allowing the form D to be brought in
contact with a shoe on the jack & finally disengage themselves from the cam
ways d d leaving the form D in a position of pressure during the rest of the
rotation of the spider frame.
I would say in this connection that I have connected each of the forms D, D, etc.
with its carrier d, by a pivottal connection d', which is located near the centre of
the form, and allows the form to tip longitudinally to adjurt itself to the work.
The cam ways d, d, are so formed and arranged with reference to the came, and
the mechanism for rotating the spider B, that the devices controlled thereby
perform their function in due relative order.
In connection with my present invention I have provided a stop mechanism,

page_text: whereby the rotation of the spider and lateral movement of each jack is stopped
automatically, when each jack is in a convenient position for the removal of a shoe
therefrom. A convenient form of such mechanism is described as follows.
7 represents a transverse shaft, free to rotate in suitable bearings in the frame A,
and to which power may be applied by a belt on the pulley 8, or other suitable
means. The shaft 7 carries a worm 9, which engages the worm gear 10 on the
shaft . On the hub of the gear 10 are formed the lateral projected teeth 11,
which are adapted to engage with the teeth 12, on a sleeve 14. The sleeve 14 is
splined to the shaft 6, being arranged to rotate therewith, and free to slide along
the same. A spring 15, preferably coiled around the shaft 6, and bearing against
a suitable collar 16 thereon, normally acts to keep the teeth 11 and 12 in engage-
ment, so that the shaft rotates with the gear 10. From the sleeve 14 is laterally
projected a pin 18, which, as the sleeve 14 rotates, engages the wedge 17, and
moves back the sleeve 14 against the tension of the spring 15, disengaging the
teeth 11 and 12, and stopping the rotation of the shaft b
As shown in the drawings, the diameter of gear 6 is four times the diameter of
the gear 63, so that a single pin 18, upon the sleeve 14, stops the epider B at every
quarter turn, which, in a four jack machine as shown, gives the desired result, the
pin 18, being so placed as to stop the rotation of the spider B as each jack is
presented to the operator.
The wedge 17 is mounted upon and rotates with a rod 19, which is mounted in
suitable bearings in the frame A, in which it is free to rotate. The rod 19 carries
a crank treadle 20, by means of which it may be rotated. A rotation of the rod 19
turns the wedge 17 out of the way of the pin 18, and allows the spring 15 to
advance the sleeve 14 until the teeth 11 and 12 engage.
A suitably placed spring (not shown in the drawings) may be conveniently
provided to raise the treadle 20, and bring the wedge 17 in the path of the
pin 18.
The operation of the present invention is described as follows:-
When the machine is at rest, one of the jacks E is presented to the operator,
being wholly or partially out from beneath its form D which is in a position of
clearance. The finger el associated with the exposed jack is engaged by the
segmental groove 12, and the rolls d³, d³, of its form carrier d are engaged by the
cam ways d', d. All the other jacks are beneath their respective forms which are
in a position of pressure. The operator places a shoe upon the jack, which is
presented to him, and starts the rotation of the spider frame B by depressing the
treadle 20. As the rotation of the spider frame B commences, the shaft e moves
inward carrying the jack E under its form D which been held for that purpose in
a position of clearance, the rolls d³, d³ having travelled over a circular portion of
the cam ways d', d (see Figure 4). When the jack E is in position under its
form D the rolls d³, ds have travelled over the circular portion of the ways d', d³,
and move inward along the same allowing the spring d, d, d', d to force the
form D downward into a position of pressure.
When the form D is in a position of pressure, the rolls d³, d³ disengage
themselves from the cam ways d', and the finger ell from the groove e, and the
jack E is left under the pressure of its form for the rest of the rotation of
spider B. As the rotation of the spider B continues, the finger ell on the next
jack E enters the groove els, and the roll a, d on its form carrier d enters the cam
ways d', d.
As the rolls d³, d enter the ways d', d' they are forced outwards
against the tension of the springs d', d', d', d, bringing the form D into a position
of clearance, when the shaft eis again advanced, moving the last E out from
beneath the form D and presenting it to the operator in a convenient position for
removal or adjustment of the shoe, when the rotation of the spider frame B and
the lateral movement of last are stopped by the pin 18 coming in contact with the
wedge 17 as hereinbefore explained."
The operation above described may be indefinitely repeated, the operation

page_text: emoving the finished work, and adjusting the new work as each jack is presented
o him and depressing the treadle to start the machine.
1 .
L
1000
Агротомодию
A communication from abroad by ERASTUS E. WINKLEY, Mechanical Engineer,
and BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, Counsellor-at-Law, both of Lynn, Massachusetts,
United States of America.
I, JAMES GRIEVE LORRAIN, M.I.E.E., M.I. Mech. E., of Norfolk House,
Norfolk Street, Strand, London, W.C. in the County of Middlesex, Chartered
Patent Agent, 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 :-
"
The present invention relates to improvements in machines of the above class,
and consists of the combination with a rotary carrier carrying a series of
pressing forms and their associated shoe supported jacks, of certain novel
devices and combinations of devices as hereinafter more specifically set forth and
claimed.
The object of the present invention is to increase the efficiency and rapidity of
operation of this class of machines, and to eliminate, as far as practical, such
devices as have heretofore required the direct manual control of the operator.
The present invention is illustrated in the drawings left with the Provisional
Specification in which
Figure 1 is a side view of a sole laying machine, embodying the present
invention.
Figures 2 and 3 are detached views of the jack taken respectively in plan and
side elevation.
Figure 4 is a front view of a machine embodying the present invention.
Similar letters and figures of reference refer to similar parts throughout the
several views.
In the drawings A represents a frame suitable to support the working parts of
the machine.
B represents a rotary carrier, conveniently in the form of a spider frame, which
as shown is mounted upon a shaft b supported by the frame A and conveniently
actuated by the following mechanism :-
The shaft 6 is projected rigidly from the frame A, forming a journal for the
hub 61 of the spider frame B. The hub 6 of the spider frame B projects inwardly
beyond the spider frame and carries a gear 6 which is rigidly mounted thereon,
and rotates therewith. The gear 6 meshes with the gear 6 on the shaft b* which
is free to rotate in suitable bearings in the frame A, and to which power is applied
as hereinafter described:
D, D, D, etc. represent the pressing forms, the construction of which I do not
consider it necessary to describe herein in detail, as the same forms no part of
the present invention. It is sufficient to say that the forms D, D, D, etc. may be
of any suitable construction for the purposes hereinafter described.
E, E, E, etc. represent a series of shoe supporting jacks which also may be of
any suitable form. As shown in the drawings, each of the jacks E comprises a

page_text: heel support e and a toe rest el, supported by a suitable bed plate e. For con-
venience of adjustment the heel support e is mounted upon a block or plate e³, and
the toe rest upon a block or plate e. The plates and eare fitted to the
parallel gibs or ways e upon the bed plate e along which they are free to slide.
From one side of the plate is longitudinally projected a rack e, and from the
opposite side of the plate e is similarly projected a rack e. The racks e and e
engage opposite sides of an idle gear journalled upon the bed plate e. The
arrangement being such that an inward movement of the heel support e produces
an inward movement of the same extent of the toe rest e¹, making the centre of the
jack a positive point for any length of last.
In practice I find it convenient to provide a spring pressed pawle pivotally
mounted upon the bed plate e', and arranged to engage with a series of notches elo
on the plate and lock the toe and heel supports in the desired position. The
pawl is in a convenient position to be released by the operator when it is desired
to adjust the jack.
Each of the jacks E, E, E, etc. is associated with a form D, and is in operative
relation thereto when a shoe supported by the jack E is held thereby with its sole
in position to be acted upon by the form.
Each of the jacks E, E, E, etc. is capable of movement out of operative relation
with its associated form D, whereby it is presented to the operator in position for
the removal of a shoe therefrom, and of a reverse movement, whereby it is again
brought into operative relation with the said form. I find it convenient to secure
the movement of the jacks as above referred to by the following mechanism to
which however I do not consider the present invention limited, as many varia-
tions may be made therein by one of average skill in the art without involving
any departure from the present invention.
The bed plate of each of the jacks E is fitted to a lateral slide way 6* in the
bed 6 on the spider frame B along which it is free to reciprocate.
From the bed plate is forwardly projected a downwardly bent finger ell, which
engages a segmental groove e, formed upon the periphery of the vertical block e
which is mounted upon and reciprocated with the shaft e. The above described
arrangement is such that during a portion of the rotation of the spider frame B,
the finger el is in engagement with the segmental groove els, and the bed plate e
is reciprocated along the way 68 by the reciprocation of the shaft e", and as the
spider frame B is further rotated (the block e having no motion of rotation) the
finger e disengages itself from the groove e", and, during the rest of the rotation
of the spider frame B, the position of the bed plate is not changed by any
reciprocation of the shaft e". "
The shaft extends through the journal of the spider frame B which is
centrally chambered to receive the same, forming a bearing and support therefor
in which the shaft e¹ is free to reciprocate longitudinally, being guided and held in
position thereby. To the shaft e, by the pivottal slotted connection o³, is con-
nected a swinging lever e, fulcrumed at e, upon the frame A, and which
intermediately carries a cam roll el, which works in a cam path es, upon the
cam wheel el, which is mounted upon and rotates with the shaft b. The
throw of the cam path 8 is such that by means of the lever e, it imparts to
the shaft e a motion of longitudinal reciprocation which moves the plate and its
jack E along the lateral ways 6 from a position under its form D, substantially as
shown, to a position wholly or partially removed from beneath the form convenient
for the removal or adjustment of a shoe thereon, and thereafter returns the plate e
and its jack E to their original position. The cam e18 is so formed and timed with
reference to the mechanism for rotating the spider form B, and the mechanism
for bringing the forms D, D, etc. into a position of clearance, that the
lateral movement of each jack, as above described, occurs while its form is in a
position of clearance, and preferably as the jack approaches, and just after it
passes a vertical position, at the highest point of its rotation.
In the above arrangement the outward movement of the jack occurs as it

page_text: approaches a vertical position as above described, and its inward movement as
it leaves such position, and by such arrangement the jack, when presented to the
operator, is in a most convenient position for the removal of the fiuished shoe and
adjustment of shoe to be operated upon by the machine.
In practice I find it convenient to provide for an adjustment of the block e"
along the rod e to ensure the return of the jack E to a proper position under the
form D. To ensure such result the block eis mounted upon a collar or sleeve 2,
which is keyed to the shaft e". The block eis free to slide along the sleeve 2, but
is held from rotation about the same by a feather 3, which engages a feather way
in the block e. From the shaft e" is projected a short arm 4, which supports in
suitable bearings a rod 5, the inner portion of which is threaded. and engages a
threaded bearing in the block e. An operating handle 6 may be conveniently
provided by means of which the rod 5 may be rotated, and the block e moved in
either direction along the sleeve 2.
It is desirable to note in this connection that the arrangement of the groove el
is such that each of the fingers ell engages the same in turn, and remains in engage-
ment therewith while its jack is reciprocated.by the cam els, and it is to be further
stated that, as shown in the drawings, each of the fingers ell engages the groove el
after the form has been returned to such position, each finger el remaining in
engagement with the groove el while its form is clear of its jack, an arrangement
which ensures the finger el being in position to engage the groove as the
spider frame B is rotated. As before stated, the fingers ell engage the
groove el in turn, as the spider B rotates, and it may be unnecessary to add
that only one of the fingers el is in engagement with the groove e¹³ at any
time.
As already stated, the forms D, D, etc. have a vertical motion from a position of
pressure to a position of clearance, and vice versa. I would say in this connection
that by a position of pressure, as the term is herein used, I mean that position of
the form with reference to its jack which the form assumes when the sole of a
shoe, mounted upon the jack, is being compressed in the operation of laying
the same, and by a position of clearance is meant that position which the form
assumes with reference to its jack to allow the jack to be moved with a shoe
thereon, from beneath the jack to a position convenient for the removal of the
shoe therefrom.
To impart the movement above defined to the forms D, D, etc., I have adopted
the following mechanism, but I wish to say that, in the specific form described, it
constitutes no essential feature of the present invention, and the same result may
be secured in other ways without any departure therefrom.
Each of the forms D, D, etc., is secured to a vertical movable form carrier d,
which as shown, is held in position by the guides d', d', d', d', (only two shown),
on the arms of the spider frame B, along which the carrier d is free to reciprocate
radially to the spider frame. To the carrier d are secured a series of
springs d, d, d, etc. (two shown), which are secured also to the spider
frame B, and which act to approximate the carrier d, to the hub b, and hence
to force, the form D, down upon its jack E, or a shoe placed thereon. From
opposite sides of each of the carriers D projects the cam rolls d', d³, which are
arranged to engage the cam ways d', d, one of which is supported by the frame A,
or a suitable bracket thereon, and the other by the laterally and downwardly
extending arin a rigidly projected from the frame A. The above described
arrangement is such that, as the spider frame B is rotated, the rolls d³, d³, enter
the cam ways d', d', when their form D is in a position of pressure, and travelling
up the cam ways d', d', raise the form D to a position of clearance. As the
rotation of the spider frame B continues, the rolls d', d travel down the cam
ways d', d, allowing the form D to be brought in contact with a shoe on the
jack, and finally disengage themselves from the cam ways d, d, leaving the
form D in a position of pressure during the rest of the rotation of the spider
frame.

page_text: I would say in this connection that I have connected each of the forms D, D, etc.
with its carrier d, by a pivotal connection d, which is located near the centre of
the form, and allows the form to tip longitudinally to adjust itself to the work.
The cam ways d', d', are so formed and arranged with reference to the cam e¹8,
and the mechanism for rotating the spider B, that the devices controlled thereby
perform their function in due relative order.
In connection with my present invention I have provided a stop mechanism,
whereby the rotation of the spider and lateral movement of each jack is stopped
automatically, when each jack is in a convenient position for the removal of a shoe
therefrom. A convenient form of such mechanism is described as follows:-
7 represents a traverse shaft, free to rotate in suitable bearings in the frame A,
and to which power may be applied by a belt or pulley 8, or other suitable
means. The shaft 7 carries a worm 9, which engages the worm gear 10 on
the shaft. On the 'hub of the gear 10 are formed the laterally projected
teeth 11, which are adapted to engage with the teeth 12, on a sleeve 14. The
sleeve 14 is splined to the shaft, being arranged to rotate therewith,
and free to slide along the same. A spring 15, preferably coiled around
the shaft b, and bearing against a suitable collar 16 thereon, normally acts to
keep the teeth 11 and 12 in engagement, so that the shaft rotates with the
gear 10. From the sleeve 14 is laterally projected a pin 18, which, as the sleeve 14
rotates, engages the wedge 17, and moves back the sleeve 14 against the tension
of the spring 15, disengaging the teeth 11 and 12, and stopping the rotation of
the shaft .
As shown in the drawings, the diameter of gear 6 is four times the diameter of
gear, so that a single pin 18, upon the sleevo 14, stops the spider B at every.
quarter turn, which, in a four jack machine as shown, gives the desired result, the
pin 18 being so placed as to stop the rotation of the spider B as each jack is
presented to the operator.
The wedge 17 is mounted upon and rotates with a rod 19, which is mounted in
suitable bearings in the frame A', in which it is free to rotate. The rod 19 carries
a crank treadle 20, by means of which it may be rotated. A rotation of the rod 19
-turns the wedge 17 out of the way of the pin 18, and allows the spring 1 to
advance the sleeve 14 until the teeth 11 and 12 engage.
A suitably placed spring (not shown in the drawings) may be conveniently
provided to raise the trendle 20, and bring the wedge 17 in the path of the pin 18.
The operation of the present invention is described as follows:-
When the machine is at rest, one of the jacks E, is presented to the operator,
being wholly or partially out from beneath its form D which is in a position of
clearance. The finger e associated with the exposed jack is engaged by the
segmental groove 12, and the rolls do, d of its forin carrier d are engaged by the
cam ways d', d. All the other jacks are beneath their respective forms, which
are in a position of pressure. The operator places a shoe upon the jack, which is
presented to him, and starts the rotation of the spider frame B by depressing the
treadle 20. As the rotation of the spider frame B commences, the shaft e moves
inward carrying the jack E under its form D, which has been held for that purpose
in a position of clearance, the rolls d³, d, having travelled over a circular portioa
of the cam ways d, d, (see Figure 4). When the jack E is in position under its
form D the rolls d', d have travelled over the circular portion of the ways d', d',
and move inward along the same, allowing the springs d, d, d', d to force the
form D downward into a position of pressure. When the form D is in a
position of pressure, the rolls d³, da, disengage themselves from the cam ways d',
and the finger all from the groove e, and the jack E is left under the pressure
of its form for the rest of the rotation of spider B. As the rotation of
spider B continues, the finger e" on the next jack E enters the groove e
and the roll d, d on its form carrier d enters the cam ways d', d. As the
rolls d, d, enter the waya d, d, they are forced outward against the tension
of the springs d", d", d", d", bringing the form D into a position of clearance, when

page_text: the shalt eis agam advanced, moving the last E out from beneath the form D
and presenting it to the operator in a convenient position for removal or adjustment
of a shoe, when the rotation of spider .frame B, and the lateral movement of last
are stopped by the pin. 18 coming in contact with the wedge 17 as herein-before
explained.
The operation above described may be indefinitely repeated, the operator
removing the finished work, and adjusting new work as at each jack is presented
to him, and depressing the treadle to start the machine.
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. In a sole laying machine the combination of a rotary carrier, a series of
pressing forms mounted upon the carrier, a series of shoe supporting jacks,
associated respectively with the pressing forms, mounted upon the carrier and
movable transversely to the plane of its rotation, and connected mechanisms,
operating automatically to produce compression and clearance between each form
and its associated jack, and to rotate the carrier and actuate the jacks, whereby
one jack is presented to the operator in convenient position for the removal of a
shoe therefrom, while the other jacks remain under pressure, substantially as
described.
2. In a sole laying machine the combination of a rotary carrier, a series of
pressing forms mounted upon the carrier, a series of shoe supporting jacks,
associated respectively with the pressing forms, mounted in suitable transverse
guide ways upon the carrier, along which they are free to reciprocate transversely
to the plane of the rotation of the carrier, said guide ways, and connected
mechanisms operating automatically to produce compression aud clearance between
each form and its associated jack, and to rotate the carrier and actuate the jacks,
whereby one jack is presented to the operator in convenient position for the
removal of a shoe therefrom while the other jacks remain under pressure,
substantially as described.
3. In a sole laying machine the combination of a rotary carrier, a series of
pressing forms mounted upon the carrier, a series of shoe supporting jacks,
associated respectively with the pressing forms, mounted upon the carrier and
movable transversely to the plane of its rotation, means for producing compression
and clearance between each jack and its associated form, means for rotating the
carrier, and mechanism common to all the jacks for independently actuating each
jack, substantially as described.
4. In a sole laying machine the combination of a rotary carrier, a series of
pressing forms mounted upon the carrier, a series of jacks mounted upon the
carrier each arranged to co-operate with a form and movable out of operative
relation thereto, and connected mechanisms, operating automatically to produce
compression and clearance between each form and its associated jack, to rotate the
carrier, and to actuate the jacks, substantially as described.
5. In a sole laying machine the combination, with a suitable support therefor,
of a rotating frame, a series of shoe supporting jacks mounted upon said frame, a
series of movable pressing forms also mounted upon said frame, a series of springs
acting upon the pressing forms and connected with a fixed portion of the frame,
for bringing each form in contact with a last placed upon its associated jack, cam
ways secured to said support, and cam rolls connected with said pressing forms
acting with the cam ways to bring each form into a position of clearance,
substantially as described.
6. In a sole laying machine the combination, with a suitable support therefor, of
a rotating frame, a series of shoe supporting jacks mounted upon said frame, a
series of movable pressing forms also mounted upon said frame, a series of springs
arranged to bring each form in contact with a last placed upon its associated jack,

page_text: and mechanism common to all the forms for raising each form independently into
a position of clearance, substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of November 1896
J. G. LORRAIN,
Chartered Patent Agent.