Improved Luggage-carrier for Bicycles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1895
Complete Specification Left, 12th Mar., 1856-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Luggage-carrier for Bicycles.
1, PHILIPP SCHLATTER of Mannheim in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:―
This invention shown in six figures in the accompanying drawing relates to a
pack or luggage-carrier which is made on a new system of leather and in the
simplest and firmest mode fixed to the handle-bar of the bicycle.
It consists of five separate portions set out in the three paragraphs following-
1. Two similar straps (a and a0) which are each provided with an ordinary
buckle (a 1) and behind this a metal oblong link or tongueless buckle-rim (a 2) so
that a loop can be formed when the hinder part of the strap is pulled through this
link or fitting.
2. A leathern brace or buckle-strap (%) composed of a double strap stiffened
with whalebone and having at each end a metal carrier or fitting (62) through
which the straps (a and a0) are drawn.
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On the outer side of this brace or buckle-
strap (6) there is also a strap (3) which is pulled through the keepers or cross-
slings (64) over the vertical bar (A) between the cross-piece and the handle-
bar (B) and past the keepers or cross-slings is fixed on metal studs or buttons.
Both the keepers (64) stand a few centimetres apart from each other.
3. Two leathern braces or buckle-straps (C and CO) constructed, in general,
like the brace or buckle-strap (b) but without the little strap (63) and its
fittings.
The fastening and putting together of the luggage-carrier is effected in the
following manner-Both the straps (a and a0) right and left at the head of the
machine and distant the length of the braces or buckle-straps (b and C) are drawn
through the metal links or fittings (a2) over the handle-bar so that the
buckles (a 1, a 1) are on the saddle side. Then the straps (a and a 0) are drawn
through the three braces or buckle-straps (b, C, and C 0) of which the first is
fastened a few centimetres under the handle-bar (A) so that the buckle is inwards.
The distances of both the similar braces or buckle-straps (C and C) conform to
the circumference of the articles of luggage, whereby the one lies somewhat
further down while the other can be pushed up to the buckles of the straps (a
and a 0).
The following superiorities of this as opposed to other styles of luggage-carriers
known up to now may be specified.
1. Slipping or loosening of the articles of luggage during riding is precluded,
because the heavier the load, the greater the shaking, the tighter the fastenings
become.
2. Its simple and quick fixing and unfixing.
3. No tool or instrument is needed either in attaching or detaching.
4. Its hanging position and firm method of attachment allow a looser buckling-
in of clothes, etc., while by other systems a sure hold is only attained by very
tight strapping. As a natural consequence clothes, etc., conveyed by this luggage-
carrier stand much less chance of being crumpled and spoilt.
5. It has a pleasing appearance, and by reason of its construction out of
leather is neither brittle nor exposed to the unpleasant effects which rusting
brings.

page_text: 6. The handle-bar suffers no damage, because the friction from the straps is only
trifling.
7. Luggage of every description and size appropriate for transit by the bicycle
can be safely and securely packed therein.
8. For special purposes separate receptacles-sample-cases, pattern-rolls, or
woven or wicker baskets, etc., in suitable shapes and sizes may easily be strapped
in this luggage-carrier, provided these receptacles are furnished with two hold fasts
or slings at an external distance apart of about twenty centimetres. It is then a
simple matter to pull the straps of the luggage-carrier through these holdfasts
or slings and buckle on, whereby the external buckles can be dispensed with if
necessary.
9. There is what is most important for the security of the cyclist, a continual,
uninterrupted view over the handle-bar, because the luggage bangs behind it, and
that, too, down in the place specially designed for this object in bicycles.
10. When not in use the luggage-carrier can be buckled together in very small
compass underneath the handle-bar as shown in Figure 6 by pushing together the
buckles (b, C, and C0) so that the buckles are wrapped round two or three times
by the straps.
11. Its total weight if properly manufactured is only about 125 grammes.
12. Disconnected, this luggage-carrier takes up but an exceedingly small space,
and can be comfortably stowed in the saddle pouch.
13. Constructed in the way shown it is an advantageous appurtenance of every
description of bicycle alike.
14. Any part which may be lost can be replaced without difficulty.
Dated this 20th day of June 1805
248895 10 Dicy cies.
I, PHILIPP SCHLATTER of Mannheim in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany,
Merchant 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 in six figures in the drawing accompanying my Provisional
Specification relates to a pack or luggage-carrier which is made on a new system
of leather and in the simplest and firmest mode affixed to the handle-bar of the
bicycle.
It consists of five separate portions as set out in the three paragraphs
following:
1. Two similar straps (a and a 0)) which are each provided with an ordinary
buckle (a 1) and behind this a metal fitting like an oblong link or tongueless buckle-
rim (2) so that a loop can be formed when the hinder part of the strap is pulled
through this link or fitting.
2. A leathern brace or buckle-strap (b) composed of a double strap with a whale-
bone stiffening (61) and having at each end a metal carrier or fitting (2) through
which the straps (a) and (a 0) are drawn. On the outer side of this brace or
buckle strap () there is also a strap (3) which is pulled through the keepers or
cross-slings (4) over the vertical bar (A) between the cross-piece and the handle-
bar (B) and past the keepers or slings is fixed on metal studs or buttons (65).
Both the keepers (64) stand a few centimetres apart from each other.
3. Two leathern braces or buckle-straps (C and CO) constructed, in general, like
the brace or buckle-strap (6) but without the little strap (63) and its fittings.
The fastening and putting together of the luggage-carrier is effected in the

page_text: following way :-Both the straps (a and a 0) right and left at the head of the
machine and distant the length of the braces or buckle-straps (b and C) are drawn
through the metal links or fittings (a 2) over the handle-bar, so that the
buckles (a 1, a 1) are on the saddle side. Then the straps (a and a 0) are drawn
through the three braces or buckle-straps (b, C, and CO) of which the first is
fastened a few centimetres under the handle-bar (A) so that the buckle is inwards.
The distances of both the similar braces or buckle-straps (C and C 0) conform to
the circumference of the articles of luggage, whereby the one lies somewhat further
down while the other can be pushed up to the buckles of the straps (a and a 0).
The following superiorities of this as opposed to other styles of luggage-carriers
Inown up to now may be specified.
1. Slipping or loosening of the articles of luggage during riding is precluded,
because the heavier the load, the greater the shaking, the tighter the fastenings
become.
2. Its simple and quick fixing and unfixing.
3. No tool or instrument is needed either in attaching or detaching.
4. Its hanging position and firm method of attachment allow a looser buckling-in
of clothes, etc., while by other systems a sure hold is only attained by very tight
strapping. As a natural consequence clothes, etc., conveyed by this luggage-carrier
stand much less chance of being crumpled and spoilt.
5. It has a pleasing appearance, and by reason of its construction out of leather
is neither brittle nor exposed to the unpleasant effects which rusting brings.
6. The handle-bar suffers no damage because the friction from the straps is only
trifling.
7. Luggage of every description and size appropriate for transit by the bicycle
can be safely and securely packed therein.
8. For special purposes separate receptacles-sample-cases, pattern-rolls, or woven
or wicker baskets, etc., in suitable shapes and sizes-may easily be strapped in this
luggage-carrier, provided such receptacles are furnished with two hold fasts or
slings at an external distance apart of about twenty centimetres. It is then a
simple matter to pull the straps of the luggage-carrier through these holdfasts
or slings and buckle on, whereby the external buckles can be dispensed with if
necessary.
9. There is what is most important for the security of the cyclist, a continual,
uninterrupted view over the handle-bar, because the luggage hangs behind it, and
that, too, down in the place specially designed for this object in bicycles.
10. When not in use the luggage-carrier can be buckled together in very small
compass underneath the handle-bar as shown in Figure 6 by pushing together the
buckles (b, C, and C 0) so that the buckles are wrapped round two or three times
by the straps.
11. Its total weight if properly manufactured is only about 125 grammes.
12. Disconnected, this luggage-carrier takes up but an exceedingly small space,
and can be comfortably stowed in the saddle-pouch.
13. Constructed in the way shown it is an advantageous appurtenance of every
description of bicycle alike.
14. Any part which may be lost can be replaced without difficulty.
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:
A luggage-carrier for bicycles of which the leading features are its metal oblong
link or tongueless buckle-rim (a 2) so enabling an arrangement of both straps (a
and a 0) that loops are produced by means of which a firm grip on the handle-bar
for the carrier is attained; its leathern brace or buckle-strap (b) with whalebone
stiffening through which the straps are drawn and forming eyelets or loops at both
sides, on whose further side a small strap (63) is fixed; the two outer keepers
or cross-slings (64) fastened on metal studs or buttons (65) effecting a fastening

page_text: of the luggage straps or of the pack with the vertical bar (A); and these standing
in connection with the braces or buckle-straps (C and CO) also stiffened by whale-
bone, which drawn through requisite places and disposed on the luggage secure
the uniform distance of the straps (a and a0).
Dated this 9th day of March 1896.
PH. SCHLATTER.