Improvements in Candle-making Machines.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1900-Accepted, 29th Sept.,
1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candle-making Machines.
I, ANDREW FINDLATER, of Caroline Street, Irlam, in the County of Lancaster,
Joiner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to that part of the machine known as the clamp which
receives the candles from the press and by which the candles are removed.
This part of the machine has hitherto been made split or divided longitudinally
through the holes or openings into which the candles pass with springs to retain
the parts in position and an eccentric or clamping device by which the parts are
drawn together to grip, or take hold of the candles.
My invention consists essentially in constructing the clamp with one solid
part provided with a series or number of holes to receive the candles as they
are forced or pressed up out of the machine and with a slide or sliding piece
attached thereto provided with a corresponding number of holes or semi holes or
notches which in one position coincide with the holes in the part of the clamp and
when moved advances the orifice of the hole and allows the shoulder of the candle
end to rest thereon.
In carrying out my invention I construct the clamp preferably of wood the
upper or solid piece having a number of holes bored therein of the size of the
candles. This part is of a size and shape to fit the machine. On the inner side
I attach a second piece fitted thereto in such a manner as to be capable of sliding
to and fro. This second part is made with a series of semi holes or notches
in the edges corresponding in size and position with the holes on the upper
part of the clamp. By sliding the lower part across the holes the orifice of the
hole is reduced. This can be done after the candles are forced up into it while
the tapered end only projects through the hole. The shoulder then rests upon
the edge or side of the lower hole and the candle is held in position while being
removed.
Doted this 1441 love of Novambar 1800
I, ANDREW FINDLATER, 9, Caroline Street, Irlam, near Manchester, Pattern
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
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page_text: same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to that part of the machine known as the clamp which
receives the candles from the press and by which the candles are removed.
This part of the machine has hitherto been made split or divided longitudinally
through the holes or openings into which the candles pass with springs to retain
the parts in position and an eccentric or clamping device by which the parts are
drawn together to grip or take hold of the candles.
My invention consists essentially in constructing the clamp with one solid
part provided with a series or number of holes to receive the candles as they
are forced or pressed up out of the machine and with a slide or sliding piece
attached thereto provided with a corresponding number of holes or semi holes
which in one position coincide with the holes in the part of the clamp and
when moved advances the orifice of the hole and allows the shoulder of the candle
to rest thereon.
(In carrying out my invention) I construct the clamp preferably .of wood the
upper or solid piece having a number of holes bored therein of the size of the
candles. This part is of a size and shape to fit the machine. On the other side
I attach a second piece fitted thereto in such a manner as to be capable of sliding
to and fro. This second part is made with a series of semi holes
in the edges corresponding in size and position with the holes on the upper
part of the clamp. By sliding the lower part across the holes the orifice
is reduced. This can be done after the candles are forced up into it while
the tapered end only projects through the hole. The shoulder then rests upon
the edge or side of the lower hole and the candle is held in position while being
removed.
For purpose of illustration, I will now refer to the annexed drawings in
which:
Figure 1, is a plan view illustrating my invention applied to the candle lifter.
Figure 2, side elevation of same.
a, is the block having the apertures 6 therein, for the reception of the candles
when removed from the moulds. The sliding plate c has a certain amount of play
which is regulated according to the length of the slot d in the said plate, e being
a pin or projection secured to the clamp or lifter a and passing through said slot d
in the sliding plate c. It will be seen that by moving the sliding plate c in tlie
direction of the arrow 1, the candles may be gripped and so removed from the
moulds after the wicks have been cut, intervening spaces or projections between
the recesses g in the sliding plate having the function of gripping the candle.
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. In candle making machines, the improved lifter or clamp, substantially as
described and illustrated herein and for the purpose set forth.
2. In lifters or clamps for use with candle making machines, the employment
thereon of a sliding plate, having recesses, intervening spaces or projections
adapted to clip or grip the candles in the lifter or clamp, substantially as described
and illustrated herein and for the purpose set forth.
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