A Combination Axle Grip and Spring Platform for Vehicles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Nov., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1391
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combination Axle Grip and Spring Platform for Vehicles.
I, JOHN WICKS, of Albion Carriage Works, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Coach
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a combination axle grip and spring platform for
vehicles.
Heretofore it has been the practice to secure the clip composed of straps by
bolts to the axle, and in some cases to secure the springs down upon a block of wood
by other strap-clips and nuts, the whole being constituted of 6 or 7 distinct pieces
held together. These from constant vibration and concussion, assisted by the
shrinkage of the wood, cause the nuts to loosen, and the parts to rattle, besides
rendering the connection unsafe.
Now by my invention, I make the axle grip and the spring platform with a
pillar as a substitute for the wood in one forging or malleable casting, so that I not
only make and employ one article for the combined purposes but I obviate
looseness of fastenings; and prevent separation, or twisted action so commonly
complained of.
My grip is shaped to the part of the axle it has to fit, and is preferably heated,
and after being forced home is allowed to shrink and fix itself, or a pinch bolt can
be used. The pillar gives the height between the grip and the platform, which
latter may be of such a width that the spring clips can go over the edges, or into
notches at the edges, or if holes be formed therein, the threaded parts of the spring
clips can be passed through for nuts to be on the underside.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1901
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said John Wicks.
1, JOHN WICKS, of Albion Carriage Works, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Coach
Builder, 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 a combination axle grip pillar and spring reception
platform for vehicles.
Heretofore it has been the practice to secure the axle by a clip composed of
straps by bolts, and in some cases to secure the springs down upon a block of wood
by other strap clips and nuts, the whole being constituted of 6 or 7 distinct pieces
held together. These from constant vibration and concussion assisted by the
shrinkage of the wood, cause the nuts to loosen, and the parts to rattle, besides
rendering the connection unsafe.

page_text: Now by my invention, I make the axle grip and the spring receiving platform
with a pillar as a substitute for the wood in one forging or malleable casting, so
that I not only make and employ one article for the combined purposes but I
obviate looseness of fastenings, and prevent separation, or twisted action so
commonly complained of.
My grip is shaped to the part of the axle it has to fit, and is preferably heated,
and after being forced home is allowed to shrink and fix itself, or a pinch bolt can
be used. The pillar gives the height between the grip and the spring receiving
platform, which latter may be of such a width that the spring clips can go over the
edges, or into notches at the edges, or if holes be formed therein, the threaded
parts of the spring clips can be passed through for nuts to be on the underside.
My invention is represented on the annexed drawings.
Figure 1 front elevation.
Figure 2 edge view.
Figure 3 plan, and Figure 4 perspective elevation of my combined axle grip
pillar and platform on which the springs can be fitted or secured.
A is the grip to go over an axle and be shrunk on, or secured by a bolt indicated
by dotted lines. B the pillar formed in a piece with the grip A, as is also the
platform C on which the spring can be secured by clips and bolts, or by any other
suitable appliances.
The platform C has edge ears D, D, on either side for locating the clip fasteners
if such be used, and which are preferable as they rigidly fix the springs, and prevent'
side or slew motion from either end if the scroll eyes or toggles are tightened up
too much.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The combined article composed of axle grip A, pillar B, and platform C in
one piece as set forth and substantially as shown.
2. Casting or forging a metallic body from or in a single piece, and having the
property of affixing an axle and a spring at the necessary distance apart by a pillar
forming part of said article, as described.
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H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said John Wicks.