Improvements in Brakes for Wheels.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 28th Feb., 1891--Accepted, 28th Mar., 1801
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brakes for Wheels.
I, GEORGE JONES, of 35, Russell Road, Holloway, in the County of Middlesex,
Joiner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a brake for wheels of vehicles,
particularly perambulators. The brake block acts upon the hub or collar of the
wheel instead of on the rim or tyre as in the common and usual forms of brakes.
Near to the axle and connected to it by iron straps or stays, is a bar bent at one
end on which the brake block-which is of peculiar form-is hung, controlled by a
small spring. This bar is actuated by a small twist or turn of the handle of the
perambulator. This handle is made hollow and in two separate sections fitting into
and around each other, meeting in the centre and forming one complete handle with
a ratchet and small detent which is moved by a slight pressure of the thumb, as the
handle is turned partly round. I prefer in fixing the brake bar and block to use a
lever fixed upon the shaft placed near the axle aforementioned; but this is not an
essential part of my invention.
Where my brake is used it is almost impossible for the perambulator to move until
the brake is removed by pressure upon its handle. The effect of this is, that the
perambulator may be left in perfect safety and only so soon as it is desired to drive
the perambulator is the pressure of the brake released.
Dated this 29th day of May 1890.
JOHN BLACK,
Applicant's Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brakes for Wheels.
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I, GEORGE JONES, formerly of 35, Russell Road, Holloway, in the County of
Middlesex, but now of Caradoc Cottage, opposite The Green Man," Upton Park,
in the County of Essex, Joiner, 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:—
The object of my invention is to provide a brake for wheels of vehicles
particularly perambulators. The brake block acts upon the hub or collar of the
wheel or an attachment thereto, instead of on the rim or tyre as in the common
and usual form of brakes. Near to the axle and connected to it by iron
straps or stays is a bar bent at one end on which the brake block, which is of
peculiar segmental form as shown in drawings, is hung. The bar or lever is
actuated by a small twist or turn of the handle of the perambulator. The handle
is made hollow and in two separate sections fitting into and around each other
meeting in the centre, and forming one complete handle. On this is a small metal
ring in which is a ratchet and small detent or catch lever, controlled by a spring,
moved by a slight pressure of the thumb on a push pin as the handle is turned
partly round forming a lock action. I prefer in fixing the brake bar and block to
use a lever fixed upon the shaft, placed near the axle aforesaid; but this is not an
essential part of my invention. Where my brake is used it is almost impossible for
the perambulator to move until the brake is actuated and released. Perambulators
may be left in perfect safety and only so soon as it is desired to drive the
perambulator is the pressure of the brake released.
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In order that my invention may be better understood 1 append drawings in

page_text: which: Fig. 1 shews a side elevation, Fig. 2 plan Fig. 4 part of side elevation
shewing lock action raised and Fig end elevation of my improved brake and its
connections. Fig. 3 shews section of the handle. In Fig. 1 depicting the brake
in action, A is the handle of perambulator with lock action B (shewn enlarged at
Fig. 3). C, is the lever or bar by which the brake is actuated; and D, à counter
balance lever or weight controlling the action of the brake block E. The boss F
with recesses F, F, is shewn attached to wheel G of ordinary pattern. Similar
letters in the foregoing figures refer to similar parts. At Fig. 3 a section of the
handle is shewn in which a is stationary bar or stem a catch on bar,
e push-pin and detent or lever; and d the spring.
handle,
Having now described and ascertained the nature of my said invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :--
1. The bar A with lever connections and releasing action, acting on brake.
2. The brake block B of segmental form as described and illustrated.
3. The boss D on or affixed to wheel as described and illustrated.
4. The lock action C, a' as fixed on handle acting with spring. lever or detent and
push pin as illustrated.
5. A brake with levers, connections, block and boss, as described and illustrated
substantially and as set forth.
Dated this 28th day of February 1891.
JOHN BLACK,
Agent for Applicant.