Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 30th Nov., 1887
Complete Accepted, 30th Dec., 1887
WILLIAM EDWARD WINBY Civil and Mechanical Engineer Newton Road, Spark
Hill Birmingham and WILLIAM MARSTON WINBY Brass Founder same address, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is more applicable to Tramway lines already laid and can be applied without
disturbing the already laid permanent way rails and with the smallest amount of
excavation. The tube being continuous without any internal obstructions, protects
the cable from injury, and can be easily cleared of dirt etc. falling from the roadway
by being scraped to the Pulley Box where the dirt etc. can be removed.
The Pulley Box forms its own manhole for the purpose of examining, oiling and
repairing the pulley and cable when required with the least possible delay to traffic.
The Wheel Guard is placed near the top or periphery of the Pulley, imme-
diately under the cable, for preventing stones or other missiles falling into the
Pulley from the roadway.
The Bellshaped Capstans for conveniently carrying the cable to the required curve
of the line are so constructed that the wearing parts are protected from dirt and
dust, and as they are constantly running in oil, will require little attention.
An Automatic Switch for closing up the groove in the Tubes when passing the
junction from the double to the single line and ensuring the car gripper taking the
proper groove as bereafter described in detail and illustrated by drawings.
SPECIFICATION.
Continuous Tube. The tube is formed by two sections of steel, Iron or cast metal
of such sections that when bolted together they form a tube through which
the cable runs; the tube has the usual opening at the top to admit of the car
coupling or gripper attachment; the side sections of the tube are alike, rolled or
cast angular shaped and slightly thickened at the upper edge as shewn on sheet
No. 1 at A A the lower part of such side sections forming the flange may be rolled
or cast with a groove at the inner edge and a lip at the outer edge or may be
plain as shewn on sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at b b.
The lower section forming the bottom part of the tube is rolled or cast
circular in the centre as shewn on sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at c c with flat sides forming
the flanges to fit the side sections, this lower section may be of steel, iron or
cast metal.
When the three sides are bolted together they form a tube the section as shewn on
Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at B B B In no case do the ends of the bars forming the tube

page_text: when bolted together terminate opposite to each other but overlap and are therefore
perfectly fished as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 2 at d d d, thus forming a continuous
tube with no internal obstructions, and storm water will freely find its way to the
Pulley Box hereafter described and which is connected at the bottom with an
outlet pipe to the main sewer or other convenient waterway. The side flanges of the
Tube, when fixed in their places, form a support for the stone sets or wood pavement to
stand upon and prevent them from sinking below the level of the top of the tube.
The cable is represented in section on Sheet No. 1. Fig. I ate and may run imme-
diately under the groove or may run on either side to suit the gripper or car coupling.
A cast metal chair or cradle as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at C C C and Fig. 2
at D D cast to fit the bottom of the Tube and bolted to the same with eight Bolts as
shewn on Sheet No. 1 at ffff The chair is to support and prevent the Tube rolling
or other displacement. Two lugs are cast on each side at gg to which the permanent
way rail guage tie bars are bolted as shewn on Sheet No. Fig. 1 & 2 at hh The
chair is also cast with two ribs running across the bottom to strengthen it as shewn
on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 & 2 at iii. The chair may be formed of channel or Tiron
forged or shaped and bolted together for the same purpose.
A
Pulley or Wheel Box. The Pulley or Wheel Box is constructed in cast metal or
steel with suitable strengthening ribs at the outside to resist collapsing pressure as
shewn on Sheet No. 2 Figure 1 at a aa a; the upper part of the box is cast with
flanges to suit the continuous Tube and bolted with six bolts as shewn on sheet No. 2
Figure 2 at bbbb, to the underside of the tube, taking the place of the circular or
lower part of the tube as shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 1 between A and A The lower
or circular part of the tube enters the Wheel Box as shewn by dotted lines at c c.
manhole is constructed and forms part of the casting on one side as shewn on
Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 at G with an internal flap door, the said door when down in its
place, makes up one side of the tube, as shewn on sheet No. 2 Fig. 3; the roadway
is then made good by an iron frame H H filled with wood or other suitable material.
The ends of the manhole which form part of the casting are cast with suitable pro-
jections to prevent the door falling too far and thus impeding the perfect groove at
the top of the Tube. The flap door is shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 4 giving free access
for removing or examining Pulley & Cable and cleaning out.
Sheet 2 Fig. shews plan of Wheel or Pulley bearing to be of gun metal and put
in its place from the top and secured by dovetail as shewn at d d.
Wheel Guard. Sheet 2 Fig. 6 shews plan and longitudinal section of Pulley Guard
fixed near the top of the pulley and resting upon suitable lugs cast on the Wheel Box,
the cable running over it as shewn Sheet 2 Fig. 3 at e e.
The Pulley. The pulley to be of cast steel turned perfectly true on the periphery;
the casting to have flanges on each side to exclude opening as shewn, Sheet 2 Fig. 3
at fff The Spindle to be cast steel and turned perfectly true.
a
Bell Capstan Revolving Pulley for Curved Cable Lines. Sheet No. 3 Fig. 1 repre-
sents a transverse section of the Tramway cable lines with sections of the Bell
Capstan, Manhole and Cable Tube. The Bell Capstan to be of cast steel to section
shewn at a aa a and to be turned perfectly true on the outside or bearing part for the
Cable. The Bell Capstan to have an internal stalk cast on as shewn at 6 6 having
centre point or square socket bearing at the bottom as shewn at e also two oil feeding
holes at the top dd. A wrought iron standard turned and forged to the section and
shape shewn at e e e e the upper part shaped to form an oil cup. A gun metal bush
is fitted to the top as shewn at to form a bearing for the Bell Capstan Stalk to
revolve in; the lower part of the standard is constructed with a base g g and rivetted
to a wrought iron base plate hh. One end of the base plate is placed under a lug cast
on the longitudinal girder at i and the other end secured to a transverse wrought
iron girder B with a clamp and bolt k k directly under a circular manhele as shewn
at A. The diameter of the manhole to be of sufficient size to admit the Bell
Capstan passing through for examination and repairs; this can be done by releasing
the bolt when the Capstan can be drawn back immediately under the manhole for
removal.

page_text: Fig. 2 sheet No. 3 represents side elevation and sections shewing the relative
position of the capstans which are repeated until the curve is exhausted, between
each capstan is placed a transverse girder of the same section, a pillar is bolted on
the girder as shewn at 11 to support the side section of the tube m and bolted to the
same. A cast iron longitudinal girder n is bolted to each transverse girder as shewn
at o continuing the length of the curve to support the outside section of the tube p
and bolted to the same as shewn at g.
Automatic Switch for Tube Junction. Sheet No. 4 Fig. 1 shews a plan of the
switch at a and closing up the entrance for the car Gripper to the groove of tube C
the switch is placed some distance below the top of the tube and passes through the
point about three inches below, secured to the point by a vertical pin at b, the switch
lever c is acted upon and held in position by a spiral, valute or laminating Spring as
shown on Sheet No. 4 Fig. 2 at d and may be also held in position by a working
lever and balance weight, in all cases the switch is set to close up the right hand
facing groove. The arrows shew the transit of the up and down cable. The switch
is to prevent the car gripper taking the wrong groove and to secure it following the
transit of the cable when passing on straight Lines where there are turn-out tubes and
in passing from straight lines to turnouts. ig. 3 Sheet No. 4 shews transverse
section of junction at A A. the point and lower part of the tube form one steel
casting as shewn at ee ee and bolted to underside of the longitudinal side pieces of
the tube at ffff and effectually securing the continuous line of tube. Fig. 4
Sheet No. 4 shews transverse section of tube at B B with capstan at the junction
conveying the cable from turnout to straight line.
Where single line is used for up and down traffic as described and shewn on
Sheet No. 4, the wheel or pulley box will be required with double pulleys i.e. for up
and down cables when the same arrangement of box, as before described, and illustrated
on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 the lower part will be required of sufficient width to carry
two pulleys as shewn on Sheet No. 4 Fig. 5 the pulley g being key'd to the spindle
and pulley i running alongside, and loose on the same spindle for the cable running
in the contrary direction.
Care has been observed to avoid a rigid connection between the permanent way
rails and the cable groove so as to prevent the vibration caused by Tram cars and
other vehicular traffic passing on the rails shaking and disturbing the parallel line of
groove, forms an important part of our improvements.
Having now described the nature and object of our several improvements in cable
lines for Street Tramways Railways etc., together with specification and designs for
carrying the same into practical effect, we would remark in conclusion, that variations
or modifications of these improvements without departing from the fundamental
principles described, and we wish it to be distinctly understood that we claim as our
inventions the several arrangements for, The continuous tube, Wheel or Pulley Box,
Wheel Guard, Bell Capstan revolving Pulley to convey cables round curved lines and
for passing from double to single lines and for an Automatic Switch for Tube
Junctions as shewn in the drawings and described, or any mere modification thereof, or
mechanical equivalent therefore, by which the same and or object is or may be obtained.
In witness whereof we the said William Edward Winby and William Marston
Winby have hereunto set our hands and seal this Seventeenth day of August
in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and eighty seven.
0 Witness to the signature of Wm. E. Winby,
J. RAYBOULD.
Witness to the signature of Wm. M. Winby,
ARTHUR E. WINBY..
WM. E. WINBY.
W. M. WINBY.

page_text: WILLIAM EDWARD WINBY Civil and Mechanical Engineer The Beeches Newton
Road, Spark Hill, Birmingham and WILLIAM MARSTON WINBY Brass Founder same
address 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 :-
•
It is more applicable to Tramway lines already laid and can be applied without
disturbing the already laid permanent way rails and with the smallest amount of
excavation.
The tube being continuous without any internal obstruction, protects the cable
from injury, and can be easily cleared of dirt etc. falling from the roadway by being
scraped to the Pulley Box where the dirt etc. can be removed.
The Pulley box forms its own manhole for the purpose of examining, oiling and
repairing the pulley and cable when required with the least possible delay to traffic.
The Wheel Guard is placed near the top or periphery of the Pulley immediately
under the cable for preventing stones and other missiles falling into the Pulley from
the roadway.
The Bell shaped Capstans for conveniently carrying the cable to the required curve
of the line are so constructed that the wearing parts are protected from dirt and dust,
and as they are constantly running in oil will require little attention.
An Automatic Switch for closing up the groove in the Tubes when passing the
junction from the double to the single line and ensuring the car Gripper taking the
proper groove as hereafter described in detail and illustrated by drawings.
SPECIFICATION.
Continuous Tube. The tube is formed by two sections of Steel, Iron or Cast metal
of such sections that when bolted together they form a tube through which the cable
runs; the tube has the usual opening at the top to admit of the car coupling, or
gripper attachment, the side sections of the tube are alike rolled or cast angular
shaped and slightly thickened at the upper edge as shewn on Sheet No. 1 at A A the
lower part of such side sections "forming the flange" may be rolled or cast with a
groove at the inner edge and a lip at the outer edge or may be plain as shewn on
Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at 6 b.
The lower section forming the bottom part of the tube is rolled or cast circular in
the centre as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at c c with flat sides forming the flanges to
fit the side sections, the lower section may be of Steel, Iron or cast metal.
When the three sides are bolted together they form a tube the section as shewn on

page_text: Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at B B B. In no case do the ends of the bars forming the tube
when bolted together terminate opposite to each other but overlap and are therefore
perfectly fished as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 2 at d d d thus forming a continuous
tube with no internal obstructions, and storm water will freely find its way to the
Pulley Box hereafter described and which is connected at the bottom with an outlet
pipe to the main sewer or other convenient waterway. The side flanges of the tube
when fixed in their places form a support for the stone sets or wood pavement to
stand upon, and prevent them sinking below the level of the top of the tube. The
cable is represented in section in Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 ate and may run immediately
under the groove or may run on either side to snit the Gripper or car coupling. A
cast metal chair or cradle as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 at c c c and Fig. 2 at D D
cast to fit the bottom of the tube and bolted to the same with eight bolts as shewn on
Sheet No. 1 at ffff. The chair is to support and prevent the tube rolling or other
displacement. Two lugs are cast on each side at gg to which the permanent way
rail tie bars are bolted as shewn on Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 & 2 at h h. The chair is also
cast with two ribs running across the bottom to strengthen it, as shewn on
Sheet No. 1 Fig. 1 & 2 at iii. The chair may be formed of channel or T iron forged
or shaped and bolted together for the same purpose.
Pulley or Wheel Box. The Pulley or Wheel box is constructed in cast metal or
steel with suitable strengthening ribs at the outside to resist collapsing pressure as
shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 1 at a a a a the upper part of the box is cast with flanges
to suit the continuous tube and bolted with six bolts as shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 2
at bb bb bb to the underside of the tube, taking the place of th circular or lower
part of the tube as shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 1 between A. & A. The lower or
circular part of the tube enters the Wheel box as shewn by dotted lines at c c.
A manhole is constructed and forms part of the casting on one side as shewn on
Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 at G with an internal flap door, the said door when down in its
place makes up one side of the tube, as shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 the roadway
is then made good by an iron frame H H filled with wood or other suitable material.
The ends of the manhole which forms part of the casting are cast with suitable
projections to prevent the door falling too far and thus impeding the perfect groove
at the top of the Tube.
The flap door is shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig.
examining Pulley and Cable and cleaning out.
giving free access for removing or
Sheet No. 2 Fig. 5 shews plan of Wheel or Pulley bearing to be of Gun metal and
put into its place from the top and secured by dovetail as shewn at d d.
Wheel Guard. Sheet 2 Fig. 6 shews plan and longitudinal section of Pulley Guard
to be fixed near the top of the pulley and resting upon suitable lugs cast on the
wheel box the cable running over it as shewn on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 at e e.
The Pulley. The Pulley to be cast steel and turned perfectly true on the periphery:
the casting to have flanges on each side to exclude opening as shewn on Sheet No. 2
Fig. 3 at ffff. The spindle to be cast steel and turned perfectly true.
Bell Capstan Revolving Pulley for Curved Cable Lines. Sheet No. 3 Fig. 1
represents a transverse section of the Tramway Cable lines with sections of the Bell
Capstan, Manhole and Cable Tube. The Bell Capstan to be of cast steel to section
shewn at a aa a and to be turned perfectly true on the outside or bearing part for
the cable.
The Bell Capstan to have an internal stalk cast on as shewn at bb having a centre
point or square socket bearing at the bottom and bearing near the top as shewn at c c
also two oil feeding holes at the top at d d. A wrought iron standard forged and
turned to the section and shape as shewn at ee ee the upper part shaped to form an
oil cup. A Gun metal bush is fitted to the top as shewn at ff to form a bearing for
the Bell Capstan Stalk to revolve in; the lower part of the standard is constructed
with a base g g and rivetted to a wrought iron base plate h h one end of the base
plate is placed under a lug cast on the Longitudinal Girder at i and the other end
secured to a transverse wrought iron Girder B with a clamp and bolt k k directly

page_text: under a circular manhole as shewn at
sufficient size to admit the Bell Capstan
this can be done by releasing the bolt
diately under the manhole for removal.
Sheet No. 3 Fig. 2 represents side elevation and sections shewing the relative
position of the Capstans which are repeated until the curve is exhausted, between each
Capstan is placed a transverse Girder of the same section. A pillar is bolted on the
Girder as shewn at to support the side section of the tube m and bolted to the
same. A cast iron Longitudinal Girder n is bolted to each transverse girder as shewn
at o continuing the length of the curve to support the outside section of the tube p
and bolted to the same as shewn at g.
A. The diameter of the manhole to be of
passing through for examination and repairs
when the Capstan can be drawn back imme-
Automatic Switch. Sheet No. 4 Fig. 1 shews a plan of the switch at a and closing
up the entrance for the Car Gripper to the groove of tube c the switch is placed some
distance below the top of the tube and passes through the point about three inches
below. Secured to the point by a vertical pin at 6 the switch lever c is acted upon
and held in position by a spiral, valute or laminating spring as shewn on Sheet No. 4
Fig. 2 at d and may be also held in position by a working lever and balance weight,
in all cases the switch is set to close up the right hand facing groove. The arrows
shew the transit of the up and down cable. The Switch is to prevent the Car Gripper
taking the wrong groove and to secure it following the transit of the cable when
passing on straight lines where there are turnout tubes, and in passing from straight
lines to turnouts.
Sheet No. 4 Fig. 3 shews transverse section of Junction at A A the point and lower
part of the tube form one steel casting as shewn at e e e e and bolted to the underside
of longitudinal side pieces of the tube at ffff and effectually securing the continuous
line of tube.
Sheet No. 4 Fig. 4 shews transverse section of tube at B B with capstan at the
junction conveying the cable from turnout to straight line.
Where single line is used for up and down traffic as described and shewn on
Sheet No. 4 the wheel or pulley box will be required with double pulleys i.e. for up
and down cables when the same arrangement of box as before described, and illustrated
on Sheet No. 2 Fig. 3 the lower part will be required of sufficient width to carry two
pulleys as shewn on Sheet No. 4 Fig. 5 the pulley g being key'd to the spindle and
pulley running alongside and loose on the same spindle for the cable running in the
contrary direction.
Care has been observed to avoid a rigid connection between the permanent way
rails and the cable tube so as to prevent the vibration caused by Tram Cars and other
vehicular traffic passing on the rails shaking and disturbing the parallel line of groove,
forms an important part of our improvements and also that in a sanitary point of view
the tube can be easily scraped and cleared of all dirt Horse and other animal excrete &c.
and other matter injurious to health that may fall through the Groove from the
roadway. This subject has given us much care and consideration.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and object of our
several improvements in Cable Lines of Tramway together with Specification and
designs for carrying the same into practical effect, we would remark in conclusion,
that variations or modifications from these improvements without departing from the
fundamental principals described, we claim; and wish it to be distinctly under-
stood that we also claim as our inventions the several arrangements as before
described viz.—
1st. The continuous Tube.
2nd. Wheel or Pulley box.
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page_text: 5th. Automatic Switch for tube junctions as shewn on drawings and described or
any mere modification thereof or mechanical equivalent therefor by which the same
objects are or may be obtained.
In witness whereof we the said William Edward Winby and William
Marston Winby have hereunto set our hands and seal this Twenty-ninth day
of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and eighty
seven.
Witness to the signatures of this Specification
and to four accompanying Drawings,
M. A. TROTTER,
Solicitor,
No. 5, Bennetts Hill,
Birmingham.
WM. E. WINBY
W. M. WINBY.