Improvements in and connected with Fire-places.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1393-Accepted, 17th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Fire-places.
I, CHARLES HATTERSLEY, of Rockleigh, Mexbro', in the County of York,
Iron Founder, 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 :-
In fireplaces as hitherto generally constructed it has been necessary in case any
part thereof should require to be removed, to pull down the whole structure, in
order to get out and replace the part requiring removal, which pulling down opera-
tion has been attended with considerable disadvantage, at the same time being a
very expensive mode of procedure. The object of my invention is to overcome
these disadvantages, and to so construct a fireplace that should any part thereof
become damaged, or broken, or otherwise require to be changed, such part can be
readily removed from the main structure, and be replaced by a new part with the
greatest ease, and this without disturbing the frame or casing, which is usually
plastered or cemented into the brick or stonework.
According to my invention the various parts forming the fireplace are separate
one from the other, and are so arranged that they can be put into their proper
position in the frame or casing, and readily removed therefrom with the greatest
facility, should any part require to be changed.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood, I will proceed to describe
same with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters refer
to like parts in all the figures.
In Sheet 1 of the drawings I have shew a frame or casing which may suitably
be employed in carrying out my invention, Fig. 1 being a front elevation, Fig. 2 a
transverse section through linery, Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 a sectional plan through
line xy, Fig. 1. This casing is composed of the front A, side frames B and
back frame C, and such parts may be cast in one piece, or otherwise formed and
fixed together. This frame or casing is firmly fixed in its required position by
means of plaster or cement, and after being once fixed, it is not required to be
again removed. The various parts forming the fire grate may then be placed
separately into the casing as hereafter described.
In Sheet 2 of the drawings, Fig. 4 is a part front elevation, Fig. 5 a part
sectional plan, and Fig. 6 a part transverse section, shewing a portion of my
invention. To the inner sides of the back frame C I provide the lugs D, which
may be cast or otherwise formed with such back frame C, and in the back part of.
the frame C I provide openings E. The lugs D are for the reception of the base
or seating F of the grate G, which seating F is provided with hooks or lips H,
which take onto the frame C, by passing through the openings E, as shewn,
thereby holding the said seating F in position. The grate G is next placed in
position on the seating F, and is retained in such position by passing a pin J, which
is attached to the grate, through a hole K in the seating as shewn.
Fig. 7 is a part front elevation, Fig. 8 a part transverse section, and Fig. 9 a
part sectional plan, shewing another portion of my invention. Over the grate G
and into the back frame C, I insert the earthenware or firebrick back L, and
afterwards slide into position the earthenware sides M, such sides M preferably
sliding between the back L and ends B' of the side frames B, as shewn at Fig. 9.
The slanting earthenware back N is next placed in position as shown at Fig 8, and
afterwards fixed in such position, by placing the frame P onto the back of same,
and passing such frame P over the screws P₁ in the casing, such frame being held
down by means of the wing-nuts P³.
In Sheet 3 of the drawings. Fio. 10 is a part front elevation. Fig. 11 a part

page_text: sectional plan, and Figs. 12, 13, and 14 are part transverse sections, shewing_a
further portion of my invention. The removable side pieces consist of a frame R,
so arranged as to receive the panels or tiles S, which panels or tiles are held in
their position by the frame T, which is screwed down upon the frame R by nuts U
as shewn. Should the panels or tiles S in the frame R require to be removed
through breakage or any other cause, the nuts U are unscrewed and the frame T
taken off, when the panels or tiles can be altered in position or renewed at will.
The panel or tile frame when set up, or when put together as shewn in Sheet 3, is
placed in its position in the side frame B of the casing, this being effected as shewn
at Fig. 13, by taking hold of the knob or handle V and passing the top end of
such frame through the top part of the opening W in the side frame B of the
casing, and after lifting it high enough in order to get the lip R of the frame R
over the bottom of the side frame B, it is dropped into position, as shewn at
Figs. 10, 11, and 14.
It will thus be readily understood that should any part hereinbefore described
require to be removed from the casing and replaced by a new part, such removal
and replacement can be effected with the utmost facility, and this without interfering
with the case in any form, thus obviating considerable trouble and expense.
The hood or canopy is also made removable by being provided with hooks which
take into the slots B2 in the casing, and the grate front may also be attached to
the casing at B3 in a similar manner.
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 1
claim is:
1. The frame or casing, composed of the front A, side frames B and back
frame C, constructed and arranged substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
2. The seating F having hooks or lips H, which take into the openings E, such
seating Fresting upon the lugs D of the back frame C, substantially as and for the
purposes set forth.
3. The grate G with its pin J which takes into the hole K in the seating F,
such seating receiving the grate constructed and arranged substantially as and for
the purposes set forth.
4. The earthenware back L, sides M and back N, all held in position by the
frame P and parts connected therewith, constructed and arranged substantially as
and for the purposes set forth.
5. The removable panel or tile frame, substantially as herein set forth and shewn
in the accompanying drawings.
6. The general arrangement, construction, and combination of the various parts
forming the fireplace, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and
shewn in the accompanying drawings.
BREWER & SON,
London and Leeds, Agents for Applicant.
BREWER & SON,
London and Leeds, Agents for Applicant.