Improvements in and relating to Saddle Stems for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 7th June, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Saddle Stems for Cycles.
JAMES SIMKISS, Engineer, Parliament Street, Derby,
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
do hereby declare the
This invention relates to improvements in the method of holding down, and
releasing adjustable saddle stems for easily mounting cycles, and to be used in
conjunction with a stem sliding up and down in a socket, or in the vertical tube
of cycle frame. and having its bottom end bearing on a helical spring placed
beneath it in the socket or frame tube which when saddle stem is released from said
stop, the spring forces it and saddle up to a convenient height for riding where it is
held by a peg forced in a hole in the stem. The stem has a vertical longitudinal
slot into which projects the end of a set-screw: the set screw is screwed in an outer
sleeve and projects into the slot and thus prevents the stem turning in socket; this
description above of the rising & falling saddle arrangement is given, but I do
not claim this in my patent. My invention consists as follows. In making at the
upper end of the vertical slot in the rising stem above mentioned at about a quarter
of an inch or so from the top a slot branching out sideways and engaging with the
same peg which fits the vertical slot, the end of this side slot to be cut slightly
downwards so as to leave a small projection to prevent stem turning back into
vertical slot and thus allow saddle to rise up too soon: the side slot to project out at
a point slightly below the top of vertical slot so that when the saddle has been
turned in a straight line with machine by the rider it would prevent it moving back
into the side slot again by reason of the peg.
When the saddle has been pushed down to its extreme limit it is turned sideways
so that the peg in the vertical slot engages in the side slot and thus holds the saddle
down the nose of saddle at the same time pointing sideways at an angle of
about 45° with machine this gives the lady greater facility to arrange her dress
before starting the stem is released by the action of the rider placing the right
foot on the pedal and turning the saddle straight with machine by the lower part of
the body, this is done without any trouble, and without the rider having to take
the hands off the handles. The saddle being straight with machine the lady can
then allow the saddle to rise into riding position.
The side slot can be made on either the left or tight hand side of the vertical slot.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Saddle Stems for Cycles.
JAMES STMKISS, Engineer, Parliament Street, Derby, I 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in the method of holding down and

page_text: releasing adjustable saddle stems for easily mounting cycles and to be used in
conjunction with a stem M (see drawing accompanying this specification) sliding
up and down in a socket A or in the vertical tube of cycle frame and having its
bottom end, bearing on a helical spring B placed beneath it in the socket or frame
tube, so that when saddle stem is released from a stop the spring forces it and
Baddle up to a convenient height for riding where it is held by a peg C forced into
a hole D in the stem. The stem has a vertical longitudinal slot E into which
projects the end of a set screw F; the set screw is screwed into an outer sleeve G
and projects into the slot E and thus prevents the stem turning in socket. This
description above of the rising and falling saddle stem is given, but is not claimed
in this patent.
My invention consists:--
1st. In making at the upper end of the vertical slot E in the rising stem above
mentioned at a short distance from the top, a slot K branching out sideways, and
engaging with the same peg F which engages with the vertical slot, the end of this
side-slot to be cut slightly downwards so as to leave a small projection P to prevent
stem or tee piece turning back and to prevent saddle to rise up into top position
too soon or before the rider is seated; the side slot to project out at a point slightly
below the top of vertical slot, so that when the saddle has been turned in a straight
line with machine by the rider, it would prevent it moving back into the side slot
again by reason of the peg.
2nd. In turning the saddle to the left (or to the right) for the purpose of holding
it down. When the saddle has been pushed down to its extreme limit, it is turned
sideways (preferably to the left) the nose or front of saddle pointing to the left
hand side at about an angle of 45 degrees with machine, this gives the lady reater
facility to arrange her dress before starting. In turning the saddle sideways the
peg in the vertical slot engages in the side slot and thus holds the saddle down
in the lower position for mounting. The stem is released by the action of the
rider (after having seated herself on the saddle) placing the foot on the right pedal,
moves the lower part of the body to the right, turns the saddle back straight with
the machine, thus releasing it ready for rising into the higher position, then after
starting and riding with the saddle in the lower position for a short distance she
raises herself up, and the spring lifts the saddle up into the higher position where
it is held for riding.
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:-
1st. Forming the side slot at the top of vertical slot as described.
2nd. Turning the saddle to the left (or to the right) at about an angle of
45 degrees with machine for the purpose of securing it in the lower position for
convenience in mounting.