Improvements in or connected with Bicycles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 12th Sept., 1893-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Bicycles.
I, WILLIAM JAMES TONGE, of Beetham, Milnthorpe, in the County of
Westmoreland, Teacher of Music, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows
This invention relates to an attachment for the pedals of bicycles whereby they
may be maintained in an upright position, or caused to stand by themselves when
not in use.
It consists essentially in the combination with the pedal of brackets attached or
bolted to the end of the pedal pins with an shaped support pivoted in each, and
the two connected together by a handle of bell crank shape.
In carrying out the invention 1 bolt on to the outer end of each of the pedal
pins a small bracket with an extending journal or bearing. In each of these
journals I pivot a crank, rod or support, the crank or end part of which is made
free to turn therein. These two supporting pieces are preferably separate so as to
be easily fitted together, and the two inner ends are connected together by a
bracket or handle of bell crank or other suitable shape which leaves a space or
opening between the two ends so as not to interfere with the nut on the end of the
pedal spindle. On each of these supporting rods is placed a hexagonal or other
shaped washer with a spring bearing against it to hold the supports in any desired
position, and in addition to this, a catch or pin may be employed to prevent the
movement of the support when set in any particular position.
When in position for riding, the two supports lie close alongside the edges of the
pedal, but out of contact with it, and they may be turned forward in either direction
according to the side of the pedal which is upwards. The bell crank handle also
acts as a stop to indicate when the supporting rods are in an upright position, thus,
by merely turning the rods from a horizontal to a vertical position, an efficient
support for the bicycle is provided. Provision may be made for lengthening or
shortening the rods if desired, but they can be easily fitted the proper length to
any bicycle.
Dated this 18th day of January 1893.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Bioyoles.
I, WILLIAM JAMES TONGE, of Beetham, Milnthorpe, in the County of
Westmoreland, Teacher of Music, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manuer the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved attachment for the pedals of bicycles
whereby they may be maintained in an upright position or caused to stand by
themselves when not in use.
It consists essentially in the combination with the pedal of brackets attached or
bolted to the end of the pedal pins with an L shaped supporting bar pivoted in

page_text: each and the two connected together by a cranked connecting piece or stop-piece
of bell crank or other convenient form.
It will be fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
a bicycle pedal is shown with the invention applied thereto.
Fig. 1. Side elevation showing position of appliance when folded or closed.
Fig. 2. Side elevation showing. position of appliance when unfolded or extended
for supporting the bicycle.
Fig. 3. Plan in position shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 4. End elevation in position shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 5. End elevation in position shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 6. Perspective view of a modified form of the supporting bar.
The pedal A and the crank B to which it is attached are constructed in any
ordinary way.
Onto the outer end of each of the pedal pins C outside the end plate b I bolt a
small bracket D with a journal or bearing d at the extremity which extends a
short distance from or beyond the end of the pedal. In the journal d of the
brackets DI pivot a supporting bar E formed of two legs of approximately
L shape connected together by a cranked connecting or stop piece e.
illustration in the drawing the two legs of the supporting bar E are cast together
in one piece with the central cranked stop e. They may however be made separate a
and their shorter ends attached to the cranked stop e either by a screw or by being
riveted.
In the
The connecting or stop piece e by which the two legs are connected together
serves as a stop by coming against the end plate 6 when the legs are extended to
prevent the supporting bar E moving too far in an outward direction.
I at present
prefer to make this stop piece e of bell crank form as in Figs. 1 to 5 with two
cross bars e forming a double crank. If desired however the stop piece e may
be formed as shown in Fig. 6 with a single crank with laterally projecting pins or
studs e to engage with the end plate as required.
On the supporting bar E at each of the supporting brackets D I place an
angular collar or washer F upon which bears a small spring G to hold the
supporting bar E in the desired position either folded or extended. In addition to
a flat spring G bearing against it a spring latch or pin may be employed to hold
the supporting bar and prevent it moving when set in any particular position.
When in position for riding the supporting bar E is folded or turned up so that
the two legs lie along side the edges of the pedal A but out of contact with it and
do not in any way interfere with the free action of the pedal (as in Figs. 1, 3 and 4).
When in position for supporting the bicycle the supporting bar E is extended by
being turned forward to the position shown in Figs. 2 and 5. The supporting.
bar E may be extended or unfolded in either direction or to either side of. the
pedal according to the side of the pedal which is uppermost. The crank e acts as
a stop to prevent the supporting bar E moving too far in an outward direction.
By thus turning the legs of the supporting bar E from a horizontal to a vertical
position an efficient support for the bicycle is provided.
Provision may be made for lengthening or shortening the legs of the supporting
bar E if desired but they can be easily fitted the proper length to any bicycle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what' manner the saine is to be performed, I wish it to be understood
that I am well aware that supports have been attached to the pedal's of bicycles for
the purpose of maintaining the machine in an upright position and such I do not
claim per se but I declare that what I claim is :-
1. A supporting bar E for attachment to the pedals of bicycles constructed with
two legs connected together by a cranked connecting or stop piece e which allows
of the legs being extended in either direction and an angular collar or washer F
upon which a spring bears to maintain the supporting bar in the desired position
substantially as described..

page_text: 2. The combination with the pedal A of the supporting brackets D secured to
the ends of the pedal pins C and the supporting bar E constructed with two legs
and a central cranked stop piece e substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of September 1893.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Manchester, Liverpool, and London, Patent Agents.