Improvements in Rein Holders.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rein Holders.
I, OTTO KAUN, of Bünningstedt-Hormaue, near Ahrensburg, in the German
Empire, Farmer, 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 the present invention is to construct a device which has for its
purpose to hold the reins when the driver temporarily releases hoid of them or
leaves the seat. The device consists of the base plate (a) of sheet iron or any
other suitable material, which plate is fastened by means of screws (b) to the foot
rest of the drivers seat in such a way that the top edge of the plate (a) is flush
with the top edge of the foot rest should the latter be high, but should it be low
the plate (a) may extend beyond the foot rest and should there be no foot rest at
all the plate (a) will have to be fastened to some other suitable part of the drivers
Beat. A horizontal rod (d) is movably arranged in suitable guides (c) at the top
edge of the plate (a). This rod (d) carries at its inner end a second rod (e)
terminating in a curve or spiral or other ornamental design. A lever (f) is linked
to the movable rod (d) at one end and connected with a second lever (h) which
turns on the pin (g) fast to the base plate (a) at its other end. This lever (h) can
be moved in both directions by means of the handle (2). The top edge of the
plate (a) is further provided with a projecting rod (k) shaped corresponding to the
rod (e). This rod (c) is fast to the plate (a). The sides of the rods (e and k)
facing each other are provided with grooves or serrations. A rod (m) either
curved or straight and provided with teeth or serrations (l) is attached to the
plate (a). These serrations (l) correspond to a projection on the bottom face of
the lever (h).
The device operates as follows:
As soon as the driver leaves the seat or has to release hold of the reins for any
reason whatever, he places the reins between the projections (e and k) and moves by
means of the handle (i) the lever (h) to the left, so that the movable rod (d) and
with it the projection (e) move towards the right until the reins are firmly
pressed-in between the two projections (e and k). The lever (h) is then secured in
its respective position by causing the projection on it to engage one of the
teeth () and thus the reins are forced to remain secured between the projections.
The construction and ornamentation of the whole device may vary according to
requirements without departing from the scope of the invention. To prevent an
accidental opening of the device a spring (n) may be arranged between the two
levers (f and h).
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 :-
An improved rein holder characterised by a base plate (a) secured to the foot
rest or any other suitable part of the drivers seat, carrying in guides a horizontal

page_text: and towards a projection (k), corresponding in shape to the projection (e) by virtue
of the lever arrangement (f h); a serrated segment or bar (m) serving for locking
the lever (h) in its respective position, substantially as described and illustrated in
the drawings.
B. REICHHOLD,
Patent and Technical Office, 27, Luisenstrasse, Berlin (Germany),
Agent for the Applicant.