Improvements in Cabinet Writing Tables.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 30th May, 1891
VUMILIE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cabinet Writing Tables.
I WILLIAM HENRY BRAND, of the firm of W. H. Brand and Sons, of
Nos. 3 & 4 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, in the County of Middlesex, Fancy Goods
Manufacturer, 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 improvements in cabinet writing tables convertible into
occasional tables as may be required. Such tables are provided with a movable
leaf or platform, which fits the interior of the frame, and is connected by pivotted
arms to two leaves or flaps which are hinged to the frame, the platform rising when
the hinged leaves are expanded, and falling when they are closed or folded
inwardly.
The present improvements are designed for the purpose of ensuring the stability
of the movable leaf when raised, and will be readily understood on reference to the
accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 represents the upper portion of a writing
table with the front removed. Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 5 being details of connecting arms
and guides hereinafter described.
Referring to Fig. 1, A, A are opposite sides of the rectangular frame which
constitutes the upper part of a cabinet table, B is the back thereof, C the movable
leaf or platform and D the leaves hinged to the sides A, the leaves being shown in
section which makes the edges flush with the edges of the frame A.
The leaves D are connected to the platform C by means of arms E, which are
pivotted to the leaves at e, the leaves being recessed to receive the arms as shown.
The connection with the platform, is effected by means of one of the projections e¹
formed on the end of the arm (see Figs. 4 and 5) entering a slotted plate c which is
let into the edge of the platform and secured by screws as shown in Fig. 2; this
plate being omitted for the sake of clearness in Fig. 1. The second projection e¹ of
each arm E enters a slot fin a guide plate F (see Fig. 3) two of such guide plates
being secured interiorly to the back and front of the frame. The arms E are so
proportioned and adjusted, that the platform C shall be fully raised before the
leaves D have completed their outward motion, such completion serving to draw
the projections e¹ along the horizontal portions of the slots f which afford perfect
support for the platform C thus enabling me to dispense with the spring catches
and other uncertain devices hitherto used for the purpose.
In Fig. 1, a folding writing desk is shown resting upon the platform C, such desk
sinking into the cabinet when the leaves D are folded inwardly, and the platform C
is lowered, but it is obvious that the space thus provided may be used for a variety
of purposes.
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:
The improvements in cabinet writing tables, whereby a firm support for the
platform C is provided, substantially as described and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings.
Dated in 07th day of til 1001
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.