Improvements in Velocipede and like Wheels.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 18th July, 1890-Accepted, 23rd Aug., 1830
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Velocipede and like Wheels.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM LANE of 16, Albion Street, Belfast, Ireland, Civil Engineer
and Surveyor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention to be recognized and accepted as coming under three sections, and
more particularly described by the drawings, Figs. 1. 11. III. one sheet, herewith
sent, and attached hereto.
Section I. The improved form of felloe or rim for velocipede and like wheels (see
drawing Fig. 1.) being a double felloe or rim A. B. jointly considered as one and the
same rim, applicable to all diameters or sizes of velocipede and like wheels, and also
applicable to ordinary or special forms of velocipede and like tyres, otherwise termed
elastic or gaseous cushioning mediums.
Section II. The introduction and use of a secondry or minor tyre or cushioning
medium D. see drawing Fig. II. of a solid or tubular section of indiarubber or other
elastic medium, using the same form of felloe or rim described by section I.
Section III. The introduction and use of a special form of indiarubber tyre E, sev
drawing Fig. 111. of tubular cross-section, not concentric, having or bearing a
series or number of. corrugations or ribs along the inner surface of said tubular tyre
in the linear direction or line of its length. This tubular corrugated or ribbed tyre
being furnished or fitted with a spiral circular coil or spring F. of wire, guttapercha
or other available useful material, running or occupying through the entire length of
the said tubular tyre, and, if necessary, being covered or coated with an indiarubber
coating or other clastic cushioning medium. The whole tubular corrugated tyre,
spiral circular coil or spring to be considered and recognized as one and the same
special form of tyre for velocipede and like wheels, using the form of felloe or rim
described in Section 1. and drawing Fig. I. of this Specification.
Further, I humbly pray-that power and right be reserved to me to introduce, fit
and use a secondry minor tyre in and along the annular space B, fig. III. of solid or
tubular section and similar to that described more particularly in Section II. of this
Specification, as also to exercise and have complete proprietorship in and over this inven-
tion hereinbefore described by this Specification and the drawings connected herewith.
Dated this 16th day of June 1890.
FREDERICK WILLIAM LANE,
Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Velocipede and like Wheels.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM LANE, of No. 16, Albion Street, Belfast in the County
of Antrim, Ireland, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, 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 :-
I humbly beg to refer in this Specification to the drawings "left with the
Provisional Specification," and also to submit the description and objects of my said
invention under three sections or parts, as follow.
Section, I. The introduction, adoption and use of an improved form of felloe or
rim A. B. applicable to velocipede and like wheels, represented in cross-section by the
drawings referred to and marked thereon Fig. I. The addition of the annular semi-
circular rim or hollow rib B. to and in conjunction with the rim A. (of somewhat
similar appearance to that now in use for velocipede wheels) renders the combination
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page_text: or union of the parts A and B an improved form of felloe or rim, applicable to
velocipede and like wheels, and calculated to provide increased diametrical and lateral
rigidity with lightness, to the wheel of which it may form part by the application
thereof. The form of felloe or rim under consideration, may and will be subject to
variation as regards the size of cross-section thereof, which feature must be in
accordance with and proportionate to the size or diameter of the wheel of which it
forms part, or to which it may be applied. The size in cross-section of the said felloe
or rim will also vary by reason of the adoption thereof for large section of ordinary
or special forms of velocipede and like tyres, otherwise termed elastic or gaseous
cushioning or anti-vibration mediums. The cross-section of the material out of which
this improved form of felloe or rim may be manufactured or produced, may be of
uniform thickness or gauge, or it may be of variable thickness or gauge, being in this
case greatest in the middle or half width of the said material, or it may have a rib or
bead along its surface edges, (one side only). I beg to suggest the use of steel or
iron band, ribbon or hoop for the manufacture and production of this improved felloe
or rim, the width, thickness or variations therein of the said steel or iron band, ribbon
or hoop, being consistent and in accordance with the diameter of the velocipede or
like wheels to which the said form of felloe or rim may be applied or adapted.
The manufacture and production of this form of felloe or rim, may be accomplished
by subjecting the steel or iron band, ribbon or hoop selected for the purpose, to
sufficient heat to render it capable of being passed through or between cylindrical
rolls of the concave and convex surfaces of the felloe or rim to be manufactured or
produced thereby. The steel or iron band, ribbon or hoop, on being thus passed
through or between the rolls, will be delivered thereby in the form of cross-
section A. B. represented by Fig. I. of the drawings referred to. The already
fashioned band, ribbon or hoop may now be passed through the rolls a second time
with or without the application of heat, and, by the use and adjustment of guide rollers,
the necessary circumferential curvature may be imparted thereto, thus producing a
circular felloe. or rim of the improved form A. B. described herein, applicable to
velocipede and like wheels, the ends of which may be brazed together.
Section II. By the introduction, adoption and use of this improved form of felloe
or rim for velocipede and like wheels, just described by section I.
The annular semi-circular rim or hollow rib, B. provides for the full and perfect
exercise of the elastic qualities or functions of the main indiarubber tyre, C. This
annular semi-circular rim or hollow rib also provides for the introduction, adoption
and use of a secondry or minor indiarubber tyre 1) of solid cross-section, fitted or
placed under or behind the main tyre C, and, in that position acts as a secondry or minor
cushioning or anti-vibration medium, extra to and in conjunction with the main
tyre (!
It will also follow and imply, that the diameter or size in cross-section of
this secondry or minor tyre D will vary, and be proportionate to and consistent with
the size in cross-section of the improved felloe or rim A. B for velocipede and like
wheels to which this secondry minor tyre D may be fitted or applied.
"
I humbly suggest that this minor or secondry tyre D. be fitted or placed under or
behind the main tyre, C. in tension, with or without the aid of "tyre cement
other proper adhesive or glutinous substance.
or
Section, 111. The introduction, adoption and use of an improved form of tyre E.
see drawings Fig. III. for velocipede and like wheels, in conjunction with the
improved form of felloe or rim A. B. described by Section I, hereof.
This improved form of tyre E, to be of indiarubber-of tubular cross-section-not
concentric, that is, the bore or hollow of the said tubular tyre is not described or
obtained from the same centre as that adopted to describe or delineate the outer
surface of the said tubular tyre E.
The inner surface, hollow or bore of the said tvre E is to be formed in or provided
with a series or "number of corrugations or ribs, running or traversing in the linear
direction or line of the length of the said tyre E. Further, I introduce, adopt and
use a spiral circular coil F. in, along or through the inner surface, hollow or bore of
the said 'indiarubber corrugated tubular tyre. This spiral circular coil may be fornied

page_text: by a core and coating, covering or encasement. The core thereof may be of steel,
iron or brass wire. The coating, covering or encasement thereto may be of india-
rubber, either in the form of tubing, or a coating, covering or encasement moulded on
or around the said steel, iron or brass wire core. This indiarubber corrugated tubular
tyre, and spiral circular coil, to he recognized as the improved form of indiarubber
tubular tyre for velocipede and like wheels, designed for an calculated to provide
increased cushioning or anti-vibration properties or functions, and also to receive and
Sustain shock or vibration, either in an ordinary or unusual degree without the
liability to collapse or otherwise become disabled.
I further say that this improved form of india-rubber tyre E may be variable,
both as regards the diameter or size in cross-section thereof, and also variable in the
thickness of the wall constituting or forming the said tyre E. The number and size
of the corrugations or ribs running or traversing along the hollow or bore of the said
tyre E. may also be variable, the variation in all cases to be reasonable and consistent
with the diameter or purposes of the velocipede or like wheels to which this improved
indiarubber tubular tyre, just described, may be applied or adapted. The steel, iron
or brass wire core forming the spiral circular coil E. may also be subject to variation,
both as regards the diameter or thickness of the said wire core-the diameter of the
spiral circular coil formed or produced by the employment of the said wire core,
and also variable as regards the pitch or relative distance between one complete coil
with another.
The manufacture and production of this improved form of indiarubber tubular
tyre E. may be accomplished in the following way—The indiarubber tyre E, may be
moulded inside a plain cylindrical mould of proper construction, having a core rod
with the corrugations or ribs cut or impressed thercon. This core rod to be placed in
an eccentric position inside and relative to the cylindrical mould. The liquid india-
rubber on being poured or run in and around the core rol will be molded thereby
into the necessary section of the corrugated tubular tyre E. The manufacture of
continuous or suitable lengths to produce tyres for given diameters of wheels, being
optional.
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The spiral circular coil F. running or traversing through the hollow or hore of the
said tubular tyre E. may be produced by running a straight length of the steel, iron
or brass wire through a similar length of indiarubber tubing of proper external
diameter, and in bore, suited to the gauge or diameter of the wire core employed in the
production of the said spiral circular coil . provided, that in the case of a steel or
iron wire core being used, the same shall have or receive a coating or painting of
"Brunswick black," "black varnish or other proper simple preservative of the wire
against corrosion or rust. Having now placed the steel, iron or brass wire core in or
through the indiarubber tubing, as specified, both may be wound or passed around a
wooden or iron core rod, having a continuous thread or groove cut or impressed
thereon, to guide, govern and produce the necessary and proper diameter and pitch of
the spiral circular coil, F. Another method of producing the material for the said
spiral circular coil is to place the steel, iron or brass wire core inside, along, or
through a plain cylindrical tubular mould, in a concentric manner or position relative
to the said tubular mould, the liquid indiarubber may be poured in or around the
mould and wire core, thus producing in one operation, the covered, coated or encased.
steel, iron or brass wire core.
The
The winding to produce the spiral circular coil being similar, as in first instance.
The spiral circular coil F. may now be passed through, along or inside the hollow
or hore of the indiarubber tubular tyre E. The ends of the said wire core of the
spiral circular coil F may be connected and united by brazing or soldering.
indiarubher covering, coating or encasement thereto, to have the ends cemented or
sealed together, thus producing a continuous spiral circular coil F. This being done,
the indiarubber tubular tyre E may have the ends thereof cut in a square end, scarf
or slant-cut or spigot and socket fashion and finally scaled or cemented together to
establish and maintain the continuity of the improved form of indiarubber tubular.
tyre E, for velocipede and like wheels.

page_text: The tyre E is now complete, and ready for application and fixing to the improved
form of felloe or rim A. B. hereinbefore described, or to such other form of felloe or
rim for velocipede and like wheels to which it may be applicable or adapted.
I would humbly suggest that this indiarubber tubular tyre E and spiral circular
coil F, therein placed, constituting the improved indiarnbber corrugated tubular tyre
for velocipede and like wheels, should be placed and fixed on and around the improved
or other form of felloe or rim in ten-ion, with "tyre cement" or other proper adhesive
or glutinous substance, so, that by the elongation of the indiarubber tyre E, the
corrugations or ribs along or through the hollow or bore of the said tyre may bite or
press on and around the spiral circular coil F. and thereby maintain to better
advantage, the pitch of the said spiral circular coil F. before referred to
Finally may also introduce, adopt and use a secondry or minor indiarubber
tyre of solid cross-section, under or behind the main tubular tyre E. to act as a
secondry cushioning or anti-vibration medium thereto, similar in all respects and
fixing to that particularly described by Section II, of this Specification and also shown
by Fig. II of the drawings adopted to illustrate the same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is:
1st. To be the inventor and first to introduce, adopt and use the improved form of
felloe or rim for velocipede and like wheels, by the addition of the anntilar semi-
circular rim or hollow rib B, to and in conjunction with the felloe or rim A. par-
ticularly described by section 1 of the foregoing specification, and shown by the
drawings thereto and marked A. B. Fig. I. To have full and perfect right and
proprietorship in and over the said invention, as also the exercise of these and all
other functions and properties incidental to the said invention, in and over the various
deviations as regards the size in cross-section of the said felloe or rim, the applicability
of the said felloe or rim to various diameters or sizes of velocipede and like wheels, the
applicability thereof to ordinary or special forms of velocipede and like tyres, other-
wise (for the purposes of the foregoing specification) termed elastic or gaseous
cushioning or anti-vibration mediums, the variations in the thickness, cross-section or
scantling of the steel or iron band, ribbon or hoop used in the manufacture of the said
felloe or rim, all as particularly described and specified in Section I of the said
Specification.
2nd. To be the inventor and first to introduce, adopt and use a secondry or minor
indiarubber tyre of solid cross-section in the position and for the purpose set forth by
and in Section II of the afore-mentioned specification, and also shown by the drawings
thereto, marked D, Fig. 11. To have full and perfect right and proprietorship in and
over the said invention, as also the exercise of these and all other functions and
properties incidental to the said invention, in and over the deviation in size of cross-
section of the said secondry or minor indiarubber tyre D.
3rd. To be the inventor and first to introduce, adopt and use an improved form of
indiarubber tubular corrugated tyre, fitted or equipped with a spiral circular con-
tinuous coil, running, traversing or occupying through the hollow or bore of the said
tubular tyre, particularly described in and by Section III. of the said Specification
and also shown by the drawings Fig. III. adopted to illustrate the said Specification.
To have full and perfect right and proprietorship in and over the said invention, as
also the exercise of these and all other functions and properties incidental to the said
invention in and over the various deviations, as regards the size in cross-section of the
said indiarubber corrugated tubular tyre E. The applicability thereof to various
diameters or sizes of velocipede and like wheels, the applicability thereof to the
improved form of felloe or rim A. B. hereinbefore specified and claimed, as also the
adaptability of the said indiarubber tyre to other forms of felloo or rim for velocipede
and like wheels. The size and number of the corrugations or ribs formed on or along
the hollow or bore of the said indiarubber tubular tyre. The variation in the thickness
of the wall constituting or forming the said tubular tyre E. The variation in the

page_text: gauge or thickness of the steel, iron or brass wire core forming the spiral circular
coil F, as also the variation in the diameter and pitch of the said spiral circular coil,
and finally, the variation in the outside diameter or size in cross-section of the india-
rubber tubing. covering, coating or encasement to the steel, iron or brass wire core,
and the right to coat or paint the steel or iron wire core, as specified in the afore-
mentioned Specification.
4th. The full and perfect right and proprietorship in and over the introduction,
adoption and use of a secondry or minor indiarubber tyre, of solid cross-section, fitted
or placed in the position and for the purpose as specified by Sections 11 and III. of
the said Specification.
5th. That the title of this invention-" Improvements in velocipede and like wheels"
shall mean and include vehicles known as velocipedes or cycles, also light vehicles or
carriages for private, public or commercial use to which the application of this inven-
tion would be safe and desirable.
Lof Il 1800
FREDERICK WILLIAM LANE,
Applicant.