Simple and Novel Method of Adjusting the Height and Inclination of Pictures and similar articles.
Year: 1898

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Simple and Novel Method of Adjusting the Height and Inclination
of Pictures and similar articles.
ERNEST ALFRED HUDDLESTON, Gentleman, Lindfield, Hayward's Heath, Sussex,
lo hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;--
My invention relates to methods whereby (1st) the height and (2nd) the inclina-
tion of pictures and similar articles may be easily and quickly adjusted.
manner.
In carrying out my invention I form on or attach to a given length of cord,
wire, chain or other convenient material, a pulley, loop, hook, ring, link or other
suitable contrivance as shown at B in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings, over
which shall pass another part of the said cord &c. as shall be hereinafter explained.
In preference I use a contrivance similar to that shown in Figs. 5 & 6 of the
accompanying drawings consisting preferably, of a metal framework carrying
a small wheel of suitable material. In the top of the said framework is a hole
through which to pass the beforementioned end of cord &c. In the case of cord,
I in preference so tie the end into a knot as to prevent its return through the hole,
substantially as shown in Fig. 6. Wire and chain may be treated in a similar
Or its fixture may be determined by the end of the cord, wire, or chain
&c. being enlarged either during manufacture or afterwards, or by any suitable
attachment. Or the framework of the pulley or other suitable contrivance may
be so formed as to bind round or on to the cord, wire, chain, or convenient material.
I then form on or attach to the other end of the said cord etc., a variously shaped
hook, crossbar, or other suitable contrivance whereby the said end may be secured
to one side of the picture frame or similar article to be hung, as shown at A in
Fig. 1.
In preference I use a contrivance similar to that shown in Figs. 7 & 8
of the accompanying drawings consisting preferably, of a metal framework
carrying a small bar free to revolve on its axis, substantially, as shown in the
5 illustrations. The cord, wire, chain, or other convenient material may be secured
in the same
manner as herein before described. Or, the framework of this
crossbar attachment may be so formed as to bind round or on to the cord, wire,
chain, or other convenient material. In the case of chain a simple crossbar may
be attached to a link.
attach to one side of
To adjust both the height and inclination of a picture
the upper part of the picture in preference, a screw eye (similar to that shown in
On the other side of the upper part of
Fig. 4), or other suitable contrivance.
the picture I attach in preference a double screw eye (similar to that shown in
Fig. 3), or other suitable contrivance. Both substantially as shown in Fig.
35 of the accompanying drawings. I then pass the end A through the eye C, the
through the upper part of the double eye D, then over the pulley B and finally

page_text: secure it in the lower half of the eye D by turning the crossbar at right angles
to the cord, wire or chain, or secure it by any other means provided in the attach-
ment already described. Fig. 1 when used in this connexion I will hereinafter
refer to as the "inclination cord." In the same manner but at the lower part
of the picture I attach a similar contrivance to that already described and illus-
trated in Figs. 1 & 2, which I will refer to as the "suspension cord" and pass
the free portion of the cord &c. under the line of the "inclination cord" marked E.
These attachments are placed substantially as shewn in Fig. 2 of the accompanying
drawings, and it will be seen that when the end B is nearest to the attachment C
the free part of the cord will be let out to its least capacity; when nearest the
opposite attachment the free part of the cord will be let out to its utmost capacity,
as shown by the dotted lines. It follows that the extent of the adjustment
depends upon the breadth of the picture, but by passing the end A once more
over a suitable contrivance at B, and securing it as before, the extent of the adjust-
ment may be doubled, and so on. The height and inclination of the picture can
then be adjusted by drawing in or letting out the cords, while it is still hanging.
These attachments can be used in combination, or separately.
(1) By using the "inclination cord" in the position described but with any
other suitable method of hanging.
(2) By using the suspension cord by itself in any position found most convenient.
The contrivances described I can also use with other articles than pictures, for
similar purposes. The whole invention is substantially as set forth in this speci-
fication and accompanying drawings.
Datad this Th
1000
A Simple and Novel Method of Adjusting the Height and Inclination
of Pictures and similar articles.
I, ERNEST ALFRED HUDDLESTON, of Lindfield, Hayward's Heath, in the County
of Sussex, Gentleman, 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;-
My invention relates to methods whereby the height and inclination of pictures
and similar articles may be easily and quickly adjusted.
According to my said invention I provide for the adjustment of the height of
a picture or other suspended object by means of a cord so arranged that the bight
thereof passing over the nail or other suspension device, can be lengthened or
shortened by simply pulling on the same at one or the other side of the picture.
For this purpose one end of the said cord passes through an eye, ring or the like
at one side of the picture or other object and has a pulley-block attached to it,
whilst the other end of the said cord is passed through an eye, ring or the like
at the other side of the picture or other object and is then rove through the said
pulley-block and finally returned and attached to the said eye, ring or the like.
By these means the height of the picture or other object can be varied by drawing
the pulley-block from one to the other side, so as to lengthen or shorten the bight
of the cord.
In order to vary the inclination of a picture or other suspended object, the sus-
pension-cord, which may be of any suitable description, is secured thereto at or
near the bottom thereof and the bight of an adjustable inclination cord is passed
around the said suspension-cord and secured to the picture or the like at or near

page_text: e top thereof so that, by lengthening or shortening the bight of the said incuma-
on cord, the picture or other object can be allowed to tilt more or less.
My said invention also comprises improved attachments for the ends of the cord,
omprising respectively a frame having a wheel or pulley mounted therein for
ne end of the cord, and a spring hook or fastening for the other end of the cord,
hese attachments being hereinafter more fully described.
In the accompanying drawing I have shown how my said invention may be
onveniently and advantageously carried into practice.
Figure 1 is a view of the cord or the like provided with attachments according
o my said invention.
Figure 2 is a rear view of a picture having both "suspension" and "inclination
cords" fitted thereto.
Figures 3 and 4 are views showing two forms of eye or ring which can be
employed on the picture frame or other object.
Figures 5 and 6 are respectively front and side elevations of the pulley attach-
ment, and
Figures 7 and 8 similar views of the hook attachment of the cord or the
like.
Figure 9 is a similar view to Figure 2, showing a picture having a suspension
cord only.
Like letters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawing.
A is the cord or the like which is provided at one end with a contrivance such
as that shown in Figures 5 and 6, consisting preferably, of an open metal frame-
work B carrying a small wheel or pulley C of suitable material. In the top of
the said framework is a hole B' through which is passed one end A¹ of the cord
or the like A. In the case of cord, I preferably so tie the end into a knot, as
shown in Figure 6, as to prevent its return through the hole B¹. Wire and chain
Or its fixture may be determined by the
may be treated in a similar manner.
end of the cord, wire, chain or the like being enlarged either during manufacture
or afterwards, or by any suitable attachment. Or the framework B or other
suitable contrivance may be so formed as to bind round or on to the cord, wire,
chain or convenient material. If desired, instead of the frame B and pulley C
an eye, loop, ring, hook, link or other suitable contrivance can be employed over
or through which another part of the said cord or the like can be passed as herein-
after explained.
To the other end A2 of the cord or the like A is secured a variously shaped hook
or crossbar or other suitable device whereby the said end may be secured to one
side of the picture, preferably such as that shown in Figures 7 and 8 of the
accompanying drawing, consisting of a metallic spring hook 1) which is made of
0 such size that it will pass easily through the framework B at the other end of
the cord or the like and through the eyes or rings E F or E¹ F¹ to be hereinafter
described. This hook has a hole D₁ formed therein, in which the end A2 of the
cord, wire, chain, or other convenient material may be secured in a similar manner
to that hereinbefore described with reference to the frame B. Or, the frame work
15 of this hook attachment or other suitable contrivance may be so formed as to
bind round or on to the cord, wire, chain, or other convenient material. In the
case of chain a simple cross bar may be attached to a link. Or I may dispense
altogether with an attachment for this end of the cord, wire or the like and secure
it by tying the end on to the ring or eye.
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On the back of the picture frame or other object, when it is desired to vary both
the height and the inclination of the picture or other object, as in the arrange
ment shown in Figure 2, there are secured two pairs of rings or eyes, one pair E, F
near the bottom of the picture, for the attachment of the "suspension cord," and
another pair E, F, near the top of the picture, for the attachment of the "inclina
55 tion cord." The said cords are attached to their respective eyes or rings a
follows, viz. The end A2 of the cord or the like A is first passed through th

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ring For F from the inside outwards and then through the ring E or E' from
the outside inwards. After this, it is passed through the frame or pulley-block B
at the other end A¹ of the cord and finally attached to the eye E or E. In the
case of the "suspension cord," the single portion or bight is passed over the nail
or other suspension device G, as shown in Figure 2 or Figure 9, whilst the bight.
of the inclination cord passes on the outside of the bight of the " suspension
cord." By arranging the cords in this manner it will be seen that the picture
tends to tilt forward turning about a line passing through the eyes or rings E F
and this motion is restrained by the bight of the inclination cord" passing
around the bight of the "suspension cord." In order to lengthen either of the
bights, the frame B is moved towards the ring E or E or the cord is pulled on
the outside of the said ring; whilst to shorten either of the said bights, the frame B
is moved towards the ring F or F or the cord A is pulled on the outside of the
said eye, the friction between the cord or the like and the eyes or rings being
sufficient to retain them in any position to which they may be adjusted. The
height and inclination of the picture can thus be adjusted by drawing in or letting
out the cords, while it is still hanging.
It will be seen that when the end A is nearest to the attachment F, as shown
in full lines in Figure 2, the free part of the cord will be let out to its least
capacity; and when nearest the opposite attachment E, the free part of the cord
will be let out to its utmost capacity, as shown by the dotted lines in this figure.
Thus it follows that the extent of the adjustment depends upon the breadth of
the picture, but by passing the end A2 once more through the eye or ring E or E
and over a second pulley on the frame B and securing it as before, the extent
of the adjustment may be doubled, and so on.
The said adjustable "inclination" and "suspension cords" can be used in com-
bination or separately, either
(1). By using the "inclination cord" in the position described but with any
other suitable method of hanging, or
(2). By using the "suspension cord" by itself with the eyes, rings or the like
secured in any position which may be found most convenient, for example, as
shown in Figure 9. The said cords can also be used with other articles than
pictures, for similar purposes.
Or if desired, the length of the inclination cord may be adjusted in any other
suitable manner and the said cord employed in combination with any suitable
suspension cord, the two cords being however arranged substantially as above
described with reference to Figure 2 so that the inclination of the picture can be
varied by lengthening or shortening the said inclination cord.
Having now particularly 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;-
First. The herein described improved method of providing for the adjustment
of the height of a picture or other suspended object, by means of a cord so arranged
that the bight thereof can be lengthened or shortened by simply pulling on the
same at one or the other side of the picture.
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Second. The use, in combination with a picture or the like, of a cord one end
of which passes through an eye or ring at one side thereof and has a pulley-block
attached to it, and the other end of which is passed through an eye or ring at
the other side of the picture or the like and is rove through the said pulley-block
and then returned and attached to the said eye or ring, as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described.
Third. A cord having at one end an open frame provided with a wheel or pulley,
and at its other end a spring hook or catch adapted to be passed through the
said frame, as, and for the purposes, herein before described.
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Fourth. The improved pulley-attachment above described and shown in Figures
5 and 6 of the accompanying drawing, for the purposes specified.

page_text: Fifth. The improved fastening attachment above described and
Figures 7 and 8 of the accompanying drawing, for the purposes specified.
Sixth. The herein described improved method of providing for varying the
inclination of a picture or other suspended object, by means of a suspension-cord
secured to the picture or the like at or near the bottom thereof, and an adjustable
inclination-cord passing around the said suspension-cord and secured to the picture
or the like at or near the top thereof, for the purposes specified.
1900
Dated this Fifteenth day
E. A. HUDDLESTON,
D. Young & Co.,
11 and 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.