A New or Improved Brush for Tables and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1896-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1896
COME DELE SI CITICAL
A New or Improved Brush for Tables and the like.
I, JOSEPH WILLIAM FARBRIDGE of 33, Hutt Street, Gateshead-on-Tyne, Engineer,
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 relates to an improved brush for tables and the like, and has for its
object to provide a simple arrangement which will automatically sweep the crumbs or
other refuse into a collecting tray.
In carrying out my invention I mount the brush which is of cylindrical forn on a
central drum or spindle, which can revolve freely, the brush being carried in a case
of suitable form. To revolve the brush a wheel is provided at each end of the case
upon which the case runs when the brush is applied. This wheel is furnished with a
projecting rim and within this rim a small roller or wheel is fitted carried on fixed
bearings. This intermediate wheel, which is preferably covered with rubber, bears
upon the end of the central drum carrying the brush, causing it to revolve. This
arrangement causes the cylindrical brush to revolve in the opposite direction so that
on applying it to the table, the brush will sweep to the frout any refuse. To receive
this a small tray is placed longitudinally extending from end to end. To keep the
brush and -frame in the proper position a small wooden roller may be fitted at each
side which prevents side tilting.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. I is a cross section of the improved
device, Fig. 2 is a view partly in longitudinal section and partly in side elevation,
and Fig. 3 is an end view, Fig. 4 showing a detail.
Within the case A, which as shown is of wood and is of rectangular form in plan,
is carried the central spindle B by means of the small bearing pieces 6 and 6, the
bearing piece b' having a small wing piece to allow it to be unscrewed easily from
the end of the case. The spindle B is free to turn in these bearings, and on
unscrewing the spindle can be withdrawn releasing the brush and other parts and
allowing them to drop or be removed from the case. On this spindle the loose drum
or tube C of wood is fitted, this drum also turning freely and serving to carry the
brush D, which as mentioned is of cylindrical form. At each end of the brush the
wheel E is fitted, preferably formed from metal and having flanged rims e provided
with rubber or other tyres e¹. Within the flanged rim and between this rim and the
surface of the drum C a small intermediate wheel F is placed carried by the
extensions on a plate f¹ screwed or otherwise fitted to the top of the case.
The spindle f³ as shown in Fig. 2 is provided with a sleeve f* which is placed
over the extension f and will drop off when the spindle B is removed. The wheel F
may be provided with the rubber tyre f2 bearing against the rim e and the drum C,
or teeth may be employed to make the necessary connection so that on revolving the
wheel E the brush may be turned in the opposite direction.
To apply the brush the handle G is used screwed to the top of the case and at each
side of the case the tray H is secured provided with the sloping front h. These trays
are pivoted at each end by the pins or screws h¹ or by spindles extending
from end to end. The crumbs or other refuse are thus thrown by the brush in
revolving into one of the trays. To clear the trays the connections I are employed
passing to the top of the case and secured to the button i passing through the top, so
that on raising the button both trays are tilted.

page_text: A small wooden wheel or roller j is fitted at each side preferably at the centre,
preventing the case tilting when it is run over the table or other article.
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 an improved brush for use with tables and the like, consisting of a case
carrying a cylindrical revolving brush having a handle by which it can be applied, a
central spindle supporting the brush, a bearing wheel at each end and an intermediate
wheel or connection causing the brush to revolve in an opposite direction to the
bearing wheels, and a tray at each side to receive refuse, substantially as described
and for the purposes specified.
(2.) In an improved brush for use with tables and the like, formed with a case
carrying a revolving brush and furnished with a handle, the combination with a
central spindle, a flanged wheel at each end and intermediate wheel causing the brush
to revolve, of a hinged tray fitted at each side of the case having a sloping edge or
front piece, substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(3.) In an improved brush for tables and the like formed with a case carrying a
revolving brush and provided with a handle, the combination of a central spindle
carried loosely in a bearing at each end, a flanged wheel at each end of the brush and
intermediate wheel causing the brush to revolve when moved along the table, of a
hinged tray fitted longitudinally at each side having a sloping front, means by which
the said tray may be tilted, and small rollers at the sides of the case preventing it tilting,
substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(4.) The improved brush for tables and the like having a case carrying a revolving
brush, means for turning this brush in the opposite direction to the motion of the case,
hinged trays adapted to receive refuse and means for tilting the said trays, constructed
substantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the
purposes specified.
Dated this 23rd day of June 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.