Improvements in Two-wheeled Vehicles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 11th Apr., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Two-wheeled Vehicles.
I, HENRY HARRISON LOCKWOOD, of Olean, in the County of Cattaraugus
and State of New York, United States of America, Carriage Builder, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN TWO-WHEELED
VEHICLES, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to certain improvements in two-wheeled vehicles as will be
described herein and illustrated in the drawings annexed.
Reference is had to the accompanying drawings in which
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a vehicle embodying my invention.
Fig. 2 is an end view of the same.
Figs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, are enlarged details.
A represents the body of a phaeton mounted upon cross springs B, which latter
are connected to the side spring CC by means of a suitable device a, consisting of a
ball and socket having stirrups band barrel b' for connecting the springs B and C,-
this arrangement taking off all strain from the springs and minimizing horse motion
and side vibration of the vehicle. Fig. 9 is a detail showing the construction of
the ball and socket. The side springs C C are fastened to the spring holder D by
clips c, and the spring holder is held in position to the shaft holder E by means of
bolts d. The spring holder D and shaft holder E serve as clamps for holding the
wheel axle F. Secured to the shaft holder E are the shaft bars G, fastened by
bolts e, all of which are illustrated in Fig. 3.
The axle F is constructed in the following manner: The middle part is either
round or square, the parts f, are square and are placed diagonally or diamond wise
to the vertical and horizontal lines, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The object of this
construction is to obtain a maximum strength of any given size of axle.
The part g has the corners truncated to form an easement between the parts E
and E. The part from g¹ to g² is bent at an angle of about 45 degrees to lower
the axle from the centre of the wheel-hub about two to four inches, as may be
desirable.
Fig. 7 is a detail longitudinal sectional view of my adjustable body support, the
object of which is to level the body in case one of the springs weakens, as is
generally the case with the best made springs now in use. If the body settles to
the right, the bolt should be loosened and the bolt tightened. If the body
should settle to the left, reverse the motion and it will rest in a horizontal
position.
The mud or wheel fender H is sustained near its upper end by a brace rod I,
attached to the goose-neck forging J by means of two bolt holes, which fit the
branches k and k¹ of the goose-neck J. K is the centre bow-socket, which is held
by the upper branch k¹ of the goose-neck. Heretofore the goose-neck has had but
one branch as A¹ to sustain the bow-socket and the fender brace. I have found that
by the introduction of the lower branch to the goose-neck there is great strength
added to the brace 1, and it has made a great improvement in this part of the
vehicle where it is used. Connected to the brace I is a branch for the support of
the lamp.
The lower end of the fender H is supported by a jointed standard m attached to
the front cross-spring B as shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 8 is a detail of my new shaft or pole coupling, showing parts detached.
This is constructed as shown and used in the following manner: One or the lower
half L is fastened stationary to the shaft bar G, just at the curve as shown in
Fig. 1; the other or upper half M is fastened in the same manner to the main
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page_text: shaft or pole, and the two are then slid together and held in place by any
suitable bolt.
The main feature of this part is to make a connection that can be adjusted by
means of set screws n and n¹ for any size horse, and at all times keep the body of
the vehicle from pitching forward or backward. To effect this adjustment of the
pole the screw is loosened and screw n is tightened, which will fasten the pole in
the required position. The movement mentioned causes the pole to be inclined
downward.
The reverse adjustment of the set screws will cause the pole to stand
on an upward inclination. Thus it will be seen that any desired position of the
pole can be had.
Fig. 10 is a sectional detail of an adjustable dash foot which is secured to the
body and to the dash for regulating the pitch of the dash; this is also shown in Fig. 1.
To obtain the desired pitch of the dash a set screw which connects the two parts
together is simply loosened and the dash inclined forward or backward when the
bolt is again tightened which will keep the dash in the proper position.
Fig. 1 shows a portion of the dash frame having an ornamental piece forged on
the two lower corners. o indicates slot formed in the said forging and adapted to
engage bolts for securing the dash to the regulating device.
These bolts
9 are
Fig. 12 is a plan detail view of an adjustable spring bar for regulating the position
of the body. This is an additional device used in connection with Fig. 7. The
part p is bolted to the forward cross spring, while the parts p¹ are let into the
bottom of the body and fastened by means of screws or bolts. In these plates or
parts are elongated slots to receive the heads of bolts y.
passed through the slots and then through holes in the bars »,-the body now being
brought into proper position the bolts are tightened and the set screws's screwed up
against the bar preventing the bolts from slipping out of position should they
become loosened.
I also employ metal straps w secured to the body by bolts z.
The bolts y are adapted to run in the slots a of the straps and thereby prevent too
great vertical motion.
A brace or stay for the shaft is formed with a brace rod t connecting the lower
part L of the coupling with the shaft, for which purpose an eye u is placed on the
coupling to which the brace rod is bolted at one end the other end of the brace rod
being secured to an adjustable connection on the under side of shaft.
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. The improved construction of axles in diamond cross-section and the manner
of adjustment for the purpose of affording the greatest amount of resistance,
substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth, and illustrated
in the drawings.
2. The improved holder for connecting the shafts with the side springs, giving
strength of grip, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described,
set forth, and illustrated in the drawings.
3. The improved adjustable body support, operated by bolts for the purpose of
levelling the position of the body, substantially as and for the purposes 'herein-
before described, set forth, and illustrated in the drawings.
4. The improved method of securing the mud or wheel fender permanently to
the iron work of vehicle body, in combination with the lamp and 'vehicle top,
substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth, 'and'illustrated
in the drawings.
5. The improved shaft coupling forming a new method of adjusting either shafts
or a pole to the shaft bar and adapting the same for use with any size horse,
together with a brace or stay for the shaft consisting of a rod 'suitably secured to
the shaft and to the coupling, substantially as and for the purposes ¹hereinbefore
described, set forth, and illustrated in the drawings.
6. The improved method of adjustment of the dash foot additional strength being

page_text: gained by means of the bolts holding the dash to the foot, substantially as and for
the purposes herein before described, set forth, and illustrated in the drawings.
7. The improved adjustable spring bar for adjusting the front end of the body so
as to regulate the body in its perpendicular movement without interfering with its
rear part, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth,
and illustrated in the drawings.
8. The improved brace for securing and stiffening the shaft at its junction with
the shaft bar, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth,
and illustrated in the drawings.
9. A new method of connecting the side and cross springs with ball and socket
joints, together with a barrel to work in the spring head, thereby taking off all
strain on the springs and minimizing horse motion and side vibration of the vehicle,
substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth, and illustrated
in the drawings.
10. The employment of metal straps secured to the body and having slots
forming guideways in which suitable bolts may run to prevent too great vertical
motion, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described, set forth, and
illustrated in the drawings.
1000
F. W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent.