Improvements in Machines for Use in Making Sausages.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Machines for Use in Making Sausages.
We, HENRY LEFEBER, of No. 315 Vine Street, Machinist, and LOUIS HEUBER
of No. 526 N. 8th Street, Agent, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
of America, 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 of a machine for forming sausages into links, embodying
means for feeding a length of wire, severing the same into pieces of proper length,
forming necks in the sausages and bending the same around said necks, as will be
hereinafter set forth.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 represents a partial side elevation and partial vertical section of a
machine for forming sausages into links embodying the invention.
Figure 2 represents a vertical section on line x, x, Figure 1.
Figure 3 represents a horizontal section on line y, y Figure 1.
Figure 4 represents a side elevation of a portion of the machine.
Figure 4 represents an end elevation of a portion of the machine.
Figures 5 and 6 represent side elevations of a portion of the machine, the same
being shown in different positions in the two figures.
Figure 7 represents a partial plan view and partial horizontal section of a
detached portion of the machine.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
Referring to the drawings: A designates the frame of the machine, the same
having spaces B and C between its upright sides D and E, as most clearly shown
in Figure 4. The sides D and E are each formed with an opening F, having one
of its ends of reduced width to receive the forward end of a sausage G, before the
same is formed into links.
Guided in the space B is a sliding plate H, formed with an opening J, similar in
shape to the openings F, but turned in an opposite direction to the latter, so that
when said plate H is moved in one direction, the space existing between the
openings F and J, will be enlarged to permit the sausage to be freely drawn
through said space by a pocket hereinafter described, and when said plate H is
moved in an opposite direction, the space between said openings F and J will
become reduced in size, and compress the sausage at this point. The plate H ie
provided at top with a bar K which is guided in the space C, and moves forward
and backward with said plate H.
Reciprocating motion is imparted to the plate H by a lever L, pivoted to the
base of the frame A, and connected by a link M, or any suitable means with said
plate.
The bar K is provided with rollers N, N', and P, P¹, and
stop Q. When
the lever L is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow 1, the bar K is
moved from left to right, and the roller N' is brought in contact with a lever R
pivoted on a shaft S, on which is mounted the feed roller T, and causes said
lever to oscillate from right to left, said lever R being provided with a spring-
actuated dog U, see Figure 7, adapted to enter any one of the circularly-arranged
openings V in said feed roller T, which may be in line with said dog, when the
lever R has been moved by the roller N its full extent to the left, it being
noticed that the dog U has its outer end bevelled as at U₁ to permit said dog
to freely move out of an opening V without affecting the feed roller T, when
the lever R, is moving from right to left..

page_text: When the lever L is moved from left to right, the bar K and consequently
the roller N thereon, will also move in the same direction, and the lever R will
accordingly be moved from left to right, and as the point of the dog U is within
an opening V and bears against the wall of the same it is evident that the dog
cannot leave said opening and must consequently cause the feed roller T to
rotate, thus imparting motion to a feed roller W, which is in frictional contact
therewith. Between these two rollers is passed a wire X running from a reel Y
mounted on the frame A, and passing through a guide Z and directed to the
lower jaw A¹ of the pliers B¹ which latter are pivoted to a sliding bar C¹ guided
in a portion of the space B. It will be noticed, that as the side D of the
frame A occupies a position between the sliding bar C and pliers B', it is necessary
that said side D be formed with a slot Di through which is passed a portion
of the sliding bar C', in order that the pliers B₁ may be pivoted thereto from
the outside of the frame A, Figures 3 and 4.
The slot D' is longer than the portion of the sliding bar within the same, so as
to permit said bar to move from right to left, and vice versa, in order to operate the
pliers B¹, as will be hereinafter explained.
A reciprocating motion is imparted to the bar C by the bar K, rollers P, Pl,
and a lever E', the latter being pivoted to the frame A. The side D of the
frame A is provided with a block F¹ and rollers G¹ for opening and closing the
pliers B' Figure 1.
When the lower end of the wire X reaches the jaw A¹ of the pliers B', the stop Q
comes in contact with a portion of the frame A, and prevents the lever Land
consequently the plate H, and the several parts connected therewith from being
moved further than necessary. The roller P causes the lower end of the lever E
and consequently the bar C connected there with to move from right to left, and
the wings H of the pliers B¹ are brought in contact by said bar with the block F1,
which causes said wings, and consequently the jaws A¹ and A2 of the pliers B' to
open, as shown in Figure 5. The feeding of the wire X and the opening of the
jaws A' and A' occur at the same time.
When the lever L. is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 the bar C¹,
and consequently the pliers B' are caused to travel from left to right, and the
wings H¹ of the latter coming in contact with the rollers G₁ are brought towards
each other by the same, thus causing the jaws A' and A² to close.
The point of the jaw A is sharpened as at a see Figures 5 and 6, so as to cut the
wire Xin its path when said jaw is advanced.
Projecting from the side D of the frame A, and below the guide Z, is a stud J¹
against which the wire is adapted to rest while the same is being cut by the jaw A³,
and also while being bent or wrapped around the sausage G by the closing of the
jaws A and A2 of the pliers B', it being noticed that when said pliers have been
advanced to their full extent, the wire ✗ between the jaws of the same occupies the
recessed portions d of the jaws A', A2, see Figures 1, 5 and 6.
After the plate H has been moved to its full extent from right to left, and the
sausage within the space between the openings F and J has been compressed by
said plate, and the wire X wrapped around the compressed portion of the sausage,
the pocket K' which has been hereinbefore referred to, and is secured to the
levers L', is brought under the sausage, as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2. The
lever L is then moved from left to right, and the space between the openings F and J
which is accordingly enlarged, permits the sausage to pass through the same in
order to be conveyed by said pocket K' to an inclined plane or chute M' which
directs the same to wherever desired.
It will be noticed that the sausage, before reaching the frame A, is in one length,
as shown in dotted lines at bin Figure 2, and that after the same has been operated
upon by the machine, it is formed into links as at c in Figure 2.
The levers L' are pivoted to sliding plates N2 guided in the base of the frame A,
and said plates are held in position by thumb screws P2, by which means the
pocket K may be adjusted horizontally.

page_text: The levers L' are formed with slots Q₁ to receive the bolts of the pocket K³, to
permit the latter to be adjusted vertically. These two adjustments are required in
order to regulate the throw of the lever L' relatively to the length of a link of
sausage, and to cause the pocket K' to reach the same place on the frame A
whether the links be long or short.
R¹ designates an adjustable stop for the lever L' to prevent the same from being
thrown back further than necessary on its return motion.
The feed rollers T and W owing to a check pawl and ratchet mechanism A³, are
prevented from rotating in a reverse direction to that hereinbefore described,
and thus the wire X cannot be withdrawn from the roller by the back action of
the reel Y.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1st. The sliding plate H with an opening J, in combination with the frame A,
between whose sides D and E said plate is guided, said plate having openings F in
reverse direction to the openings J, substantially as described.
2nd. In a machine for the purpose named, a frame having the openings E therein,
a plate moveable in said frame and provided with the opening J, a wire feed on said
frame, a wire-holding device on a sliding bar movable on said frame, and a
cutter on said holding device, said parts being combined substantially as described.
3rd. The bar K, the frame A having said bar guided therein the rollers N, N',
on said bar, the lever R, adapted to be engaged by said rollers, the feed roller T on
the shaft of said lever, and the feed roller W which is mounted on the frame A and
engages with said roller T, said parts being combined substantially as described.
4th. In a machine for the purpose set forth, a frame with an opening therein a
plate moveable thereon and having an opening therein, a wire feeding device on
said frame operated by the contact with mechanism connected with said plate, a
sliding bar guided on said frame and carrying pliers having wire-holding jaws,
mechanism on the frame for opening and closing said jaws, and a cutter for said
wire, said parts being combined substantially as described.
5th. A frame having an opening therein, a movable plate guided on said frame
and having an opening therein adjacent to said opening in the frame, a wire feeding
device on said frame operated by contact with mechanism substantially as described
on said plate, a sliding bar guided on the frame and connected with a lever pivoted
to the frame, mechanism on said plate contacting with said lever for operating said
bar, pliers carried by said bar for holding said wire, mechanism on the frame for
opening and closing said pliers, and a cutting device for said wire, said parts being
combined substantially as described.
6th. In a machine for the purpose set forth, a frame with the opening F therein,
a sliding frame guided on said frame and having the opening U therein, the
rollers N and N¹ on said plate, a shaft on said frame having a feed roller thereon
with openings therein, a lever pivoted on said shaft having a spring-actuated dog
with a bevelled end connected therewith, said lever being adapted to be engaged by
either of said rollers, a feeding wheel with a ratchet and pawl on said frame,
adjacent to said feed roller, a wire guide on said frame, and a wire-holding device
on said frame adjacent to said opening E, said parts being combined substantially
as described.
7th. In a machine for the purpose set forth, a frame with the openings F therein,
a sliding plate guided on said frame and having the openings J therein, a wire
feeding device on said frame operated by contact with and the movement of said
plate, a sliding bar guided on said frame and operated by a lever connected with
the frame and adapted to engage with rollers on the said plate the pliers with wire-
holding jaws carried by said bar, a block and rollers on said frame for opening and
closing said jaws, and a wire-cutting edge on the upper one of said jaws, said parts
being combined substantially as described.

page_text: 8th. The lever R provided with a spring-actuated dog U, the feed roller T
having openings V adapted to receive said dog, and the feed roller W which engages
with said roller T, said parts being combined substantially as described.
9th. The feed rollers, and the guide Z in combination with the pliers B¹, substan-
tially as described.
10th. The pliers B³, the sliding bar C₁ carrying the same, and the frame A
having a slot D', said parts being combined substantially as described.
11th. The pliers B₁ the sliding bar C¹ carrying the same the lever E' and the
bar K with rollers P P', said parts being combined substantially as described.
12th. The frame, and the block F' on said frame, in combination with the
pliers B¹, the sliding bar C¹ carrying said pliers, and the rollers G¹ on the frame,
whereby said pliers may be opened and closed, substantially as described.
13th. The cutting jaw A' of the pliers, and the opposite jaw recessed to sustain
a piece of wire, in combination with the stud J₁ on the frame A, the receiving
pocket K and the oscillating lever carrying the same, substantially as described.
14th. In combination with the bending pliers and cutter, the receiving pocket K',
the oscillating lever carrying the same, and the inclined chute M' at the discharge
end of the said pocket, substantially as described.
15th. The receiving pocket K', the oscillating lever L' carrying the same, the
sliding plate N2 to which said lever is pivoted, and the tightening screw P',
substantially as described.
16th. The combination of the receiving pocket K', the lever L' carrying the
same, and the chute M', said lever being slotted and adjustably receiving the bolt
of said pocket, substantially as described.
17th. The receiving pocket K' and the lever L', carrying the same, the
adjusting stop R¹ on the frame with which said lever contacts on its return
motion, and the chute M', substantially as described.
Dated this 10th day of Santamban 1004
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.