Year: 1893

page_text: flat face 23, which, when the standard is in a vertical position, rests against
the end of the bolster, and as the back of the standard will rest against the
rib 15 at the same time it will be seen that there will be practically no strain
on the pivot pin, and that the standard will be very strong as the strain will be
taken up by the bolster end and rib 15. The lower end of the standard is rounded
as shewn at 24, so as to enable it to run smoothly on the curved rubber iron 25
secured to the under side of the ferrule and recessed therein (Fig. 2) and the
outer or free end of the rubber iron is curved so as to close the slot between
the wings 14. The length of the shank 22 is such that when the standard swings,
the rounded end 24 rubs against iron 25 and the friction prevents the standard
from moving too easily and causes it to lie compactly against the bolster when
once tipped into such position. The ferrule is flattened on top and provided
with a longitudinal groove 26, in which the standard lies when tipped down, and
the groove thus prevents the standard from being swung laterally and strained
or broken. A bolt 27 extends. vertically and transversely through the ferrule,
this bolt being used to fasten the rubber iron 25 in front and also to fasten
the ferrule to the bolster. When the vehicle is being loaded, the standard is
tipped down upon the bolster and ferrule, as shewn at the right hand of Fig. 1,
and the load rolled on, after which the standard is tipped up into a vertical
position, in which it will prevent the accidental displacement of the load.
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. A combined ferrule and standard, comprising a ferrule adapted to fit upon
a bolster, parallel wings provided upon the outer end of the ferrule, the wings
being connected at the top and outer edge by a rib, and a standard pivotted
between the wings, the standard having a depending shank to strike the end of
the bolster and its back arranged to strike the rib connecting the wings,
substantially as described and shewn.
2. A combined ferrule and standard, comprising a ferrule body adapted to fit
a bolster and having a longitudinal groove in its upper side, parallel wings pro-
vided at the outer end of the bolster, the wings being connected at the top and
outer edge by a rib, and a swinging standard pivotted between the wings and
adapted to lie in the groove of the ferrule, the said standard having its back
arranged to strike the rib and a depending shank held to abut with the end of
a bolster, substantially as described and shewn.
3. A combined ferrule and standard, comprising a ferrule adapted to fit a
bolster, parallel curved wings. provided at the outer end of the bolster, the
wings being connected at the top by a cross rib, a swinging standard pivotted
between the wings and adapted to fold upon the ferrule, the standard having a
depending rounded lower end or shank to strike the end of a bolster, and a
curved rubber iron fastened to the ferrule and arranged to close the slot between
the wings, the rubber iron being also adapted to frictionally engage the lower
end of the standard, substantially as described and shewn.
4. The combination of the ferrule shaped to fit a bolster and having wings
at its outer end which project above the bolster body and a swinging standard
pivotted between the wings and adapted to lie upon the bolster, the standard
having its free end rounded on one edge and straight on the other, substantially
as described and shewn.
Dated this 27th der of Annil 1902
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.