Saddle Support for Cycles and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 22nd July, 1893-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Saddle Support for Cycles and the like.
We ALFRED GNOSILL and FRANCIS CRISP both of 196. Summer Lane,
Birmingham in the County of Warwick Machinists, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an adjustable metallic support for the saddles of all
kinds of cycles and such like, and cousists of a main standard or rod which
fixed
or adjusted in the framework of the machine by set screws pins or other convenient
method, this standard carries two brackets or arms, the upper one upon which the
saddle is fixed is connected to the standard by an adjustable joint, the lower
bracket which is of a curved formation is made with an eye for the standard to
pass through.
The other end of the upper bracket or arm is connected by an adjustable joint. to
a vertical spindle which at its lower end passes through a loop on the lower bracket
and is adjusted by a screw nut or other means. Surrounding this spindle is'a
spiral spring which takes off all vibration from the machine when travelling as the
spindle brings the same into action by sliding through the loop which it is free to
do on the lower bracket.
When it is desired the main standard or rod may be shortened by adjusting it
lower in the frame of the machine by the set screws, in which case the lower
bracket or arm may be reversed when by reason of its shape the eye which connects
it with the main standard will be near the upper part thereof, whilst the loop
connecting it to the spindle carrying the spiral spring will be in the same relative
position as before.
For the purposes of the method herein described we have named the use of a
spiral spring but we may in some instances use other kinds of metallic springs or
springs of india rubber or composition.
In any case the object is to reduce or entirely do away with vibration.
ho 1902
EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Saddle Support for Cycles and the like.
We, ALFRED GNOSILL and FRANCIS CRISP both of 196, Summer Lane,
Birmingham in the County of Warwick, Machinists 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, reference being had to
the drawing hereunto annexed and to the letters shown thereon:-
Our invention relates to an adjustable metallic support for the saddles of all
kinds of cycles and for such like purposes, and it consists of a main standard or
rod A. which is fixed or adjusted in the frame work A' of the machine by set
screws or pins B. or other convenient method. This standard A. carries two
brackets or arms, the upper one C. upon which the saddle is fixed, is connected to.
the standard A. by an adjustable joint D. the lower bracket E. which is of a curved
formation is made with an eye F. for the standard A. to pass through. This
bracket E. is adjusted where required on the standard A. by a set screw B¹.
The other end of the upper bracket or arm C. is connected by an adjustable
joint G. to a vertical spindle H. which at its lower end passes through an elongated

page_text: loop or slot I. ou the lower bracket E. and is adjusted by a screw nut J. or other
means suitable for the purpose. Surrounding this spindle H. is a spiral spring K.
which takes off all vibration from the saddle when in motion, as the spindle brings
the said spring K. into action by sliding through the loop I. which it is free to do
on the lower bracket E. the spiral spring K. obtaining a bearing upon the bracket
end L. in which the elongated loop or slot I. is situated.
When it is desired to regulate the height of the saddle, the main standard or
rod A. may be shortened by adjusting it lower in the frame A' of the machine
by the set screw or screws B. in which case the lower bracket or arm E. may be
reversed (as shown in dotted lines) when by reason of its shape the eye F. which
connects it with the main standard A. will be near the upper part as at D¹ thereof,
whilst the loop I. connecting it to the spindle H. carrying the spiral spring K. will
be in the same relative position as before.
For the purposes of the method herein described, we have named the use of a
spiral spring, but we may in some instances use other kinds of metallic springs or
springs of india rubber or composition.
Our improvements are designed with the main object of reducing or entirely
preventing vibration to the rider when travelling.
We desire to state that we do not limit ourselves to the precise arrangement and
construction herein set forth, as we may modify or vary the same without in any
way departing from the principle of our said invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
Firstly. In saddle supports for cycles and the like, the special construction and
arrangement of the several parts in combination, constituting our improvements
and consisting of the main standard A. the bracket arms C. E spindle H. and spiral
spring K. (or other suitable spring whe.her of metal or other material) and
adjusting screws and nuts, all substantially for the purpose as herein more fully set
'forth and described.
Secondly. In saddle supports for cycles and the like the particular formation
and curvature of the bracket arm E. having eyes or elongated loops or slots as
shown at F. and 1. and the manner in which the same may be reversed for the
purpose substantially as herein more fully set forth and described.
Dated this 21st day of July A.D. 1893.
EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicants.