Improvements in Fittings or Attachments for Warp-beams.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1899-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fittings or Attachments for Warp-beams.
I, ADOLPHE TOURTELLIER, of Lutterbachstrasse, Mülhausen, Alsace, in the
Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion 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 fitting or attachment for warp-beams which is
formed entirely of steel plate and which consists of a disc, a brake drum and a
clamping sleeve or socket.
The object of the invention is to provide a convenient substance for the ordi-
nary attachments of wood or cast-iron which have the disadvantage of splitting,
breaking or bending.
Previous to this invention I have used a stamped steel plate or disc for warp-
beams which was fixed in position by three set-screws inserted in the hub or
sleeve of the plate and tightened upon the beam. These set-screws however
injured the warp-beam in a comparatively short time by producing indentations
in the latter, while moreover the weight of the disc was considerably increased
owing to the cast iron brake which was fastened thereto.
I obviate the disadvantages herein before mentioned and produce a very light
fitting or attachment composed entirely of steel plate stamped or otherwise
worked into the required form, and comprising a brake-disc and a clamping
socket.
The invention will be readily understood by referring to the accompanying
drawing, in which:
Figure 1 is a plan of the improved fitting or attachment and
Figure 2 is a transverse section of the same taken on the line A A of
Figure 1.
From the drawing it will be seen that the said mounting consists of three
parts, viz. the disc or plate a stamped from steel-plate and formed with radially
arranged supporting surfaces b-a brake drum cand a clamping socket d; the
two last named parts being also stamped from steel plate. The brake-drum c is
mounted upon the supporting surfaces of the disc and secured thereto by
rivetting, while the clamping socket d is fixed upon the central portion of the
disc a by means of screws e f g. The screws f and g are inserted in slots in the
clamping socket so as to allow of the latter being tightened upon the warp-
beam. Obviously during the tightening of the clamping socket in position upon
the beam by means of the screw-bolt h, the screws f and must be loosened
but they should be tightened again after the fixing of the socket.
In addition to obviating the disadvantages herein before mentioned the follow-
ing advantages are obtained by the use of my invention, viz.:
1. The rapid removal, or attachment of the fitting or mounting; 2. The pre-
vention of damage to the beam by set-screws; 3. A better and firmer grip upon
the beam is obtained; 4. Reduced weight of the fitting or mounting; and,
5. Greater strength.

page_text: 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:-
A fitting or attachment for warp-beams, consisting of three parts, a disc a-
a brake-drum c-and a clamping socket & formed by stamping from steel-plate.
Dated this 21st day of October 1899.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.