Year: 1897

page_text: I, FERDINAND FRANK of 4 Wittelsbacherstrasse, Munich, in the Empire of
Germany, manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This improved cycle-bell is intended not only for its usual purpose but also to serve
to show to whom the cycle belongs and have an elegant appearance.
For this purpose the form of the bell-shell or gong comprises a flat surface so that
after having fixed the bell-shell from below, there is provided a surface, upon which
monograms or any kind of decorations may be easily provided by stamping.
This is especially the case in the form of bell, which differs from that hitherto
used in such a manner, that instead of the spherical or curved form previously used
it has the form of a flat or low cylinder. It has thus besides an elegant appearance
appropriate for the purpose also the advantage of a flat show-surface, upon which may
be stamped in a convenient manner monograms or figures of any kind or the like.
The stamping allows of a cheap production so that every cycle-owner should be
able to at once buy at a small price a bell with indications, showing that it is his
own property.
The bell-shell or gong is fixed in the hitherto known manner, and the bell-hammer
can strike on the outside or inside of the bell.
I, FERDINAND FRANK of 4 Wittelsbacherstrasse Munich, in the Kingdom of
Bavaria, Germany, Manufacturer. 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 bell which forms the object of the present invention can be ornamented with
monograms, and the like, which are engraved in it, so that, in addition to serving as
an alarm it serves to indicate the owner of the machine. It is for this reason that
the bell, presents a flat shape, the exterior face of which is visible when the bell is
applied to the machine and can be provided with engravings representing monograms,
ornaments and the like.
In the annexed drawing,

page_text: Fig. 2 is a top view of the same.
This bell, instead of having a spherical or hemi-spherical shape as those generally
in use has the cylindrical form of a flattened drum."
The top A of the bell receives all kinds of engravings, such as monograms see
Fig. 2.
The bell is connected to a clasp ring B by means of a catch spring C and a
nut in which passes a screw c¹ secured to the inner top-side of the bell.
To the side of the clasp ring is fixed a bracket 6 upon which is pivoted the
hammer-lever D by means of a screw d. A spiral spring f fixed to the bracket b
and to the pivot or screw d of the hammer-lever D is intended to keep the
hammer E in a suitable position near the bell A.
The clasp ring B is fixed to any suitable part of the velocipede by means of the
thumb-screw G. The flat shape of the hell, besides its elegant appearance offers the
advantage of furnishing a plane surface capable of receiving all kinds of engravings,
as we have already mentioned. These engravings ornaments, monograms and the
like can be made very cheaply, so that every cyclist can procure a bell provided with
his or her monogram at a very low cost.
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:
1. As bell for cycles, of a flat shape, distinguished by the fact of the exterior
visible face being susceptible of receiving engravings, ornaments, monograms and the
like, the latter indicating the name of the owner of the machine.
2. A cyclists' alarm bell which, instead of the spherical or other similar forms in
use has the form of a disce or drum.
3. A cycle bell substantially as described and shown.