Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 26th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 28th Sept., 1889

page_text: Fig. 2 represents the vertical hooks B, so actuated upon by the levers as to place
them out of contact, the steel springs D being forced back by. the action of the
levers E.
Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of the draw bar H, the slot hole J being prepared
to receive the portion K of the vertical hook B, an additional hook O being
placed at the end of the draw bar H, for occasional use when worked by horses in
a.siding.
Fig. 4 represents upon an enlarged scale the vertical hook B, being of a sufficient
depth so as to allow for the coupling together of two waggons of various heights.
Dated this 26th day of November 1888.
WILLIAM BRACEWELL,
Consulting Engineer, Agent for the Petitioners.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Waggon Coupler for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
We, RILEY SMALLEY of Withnell in the county of Lancaster, Mill Manager
THOMAS DUERDEN of Withnell, in the county of Lancaster Mechanic and WILLIAM
HENRY MARSDEN of Withnell in the county of Lancaster, Mechanic 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, that is to say :-
Our Invention has for its object the better carrying out by mechanical means the
Coupling of Waggons for railway and tramway vehicles, and our invention consists
of the following features :-
First
The peculiar construction and arrangement of parts, in the formation of two
vertical hooks, being singly placed and attached to the draw bar of each waggon, so
as to allow for the coupling together of the same, sufficient depth being allowed in
each hook, to compensate for the difference in heights of the various waggons.
Secondly
The peculiar construction and arrangement in the draw Bar of each waggon, as to
allow for the attachment of a vertical hook, having a preperation so arranged as to
fit within an opening made in the draw bar, and there secured by a pin, the hook
being made to move freely in an horizontal direction.
The preperation at the end of each hook being so arranged as to cause them to
diverge outwards, from the centre line of the waggon when brought in contact.
Thirdly
The application of a coil spring or springs, to the end of each hook, so as to force
them into their original and central position, and thereby interlock each other.
Fourthly
The application of an angle lever, prepared and attached with studs and brackets
to the hook of each waggon-being so arranged as to move the hook out of its central
position.
The lever being brought to the outer edge of each waggon, and there made to
move freely within a prepared guard, thereby giving full facility for the coupling
and uncoupling of each waggon.
Fifthly
The application of an adjustable bracket, having a serrated base, being made to
slide upon a similiarly constructed base plate, so that the coil springs may be adjusted
and firmly secured.
And in order that our said invention may be fully understood and more readily
carried into practical effect, we shall now proceed more particularly to describe the
same, and for that purpose shall refer to the several Figures on the annexed sheet of
Drawings, which makes a part of this Specification, and to the letters and figures
marked thereon, like figures and letters being used to denote the same or corresponding
parts throughout the drawings.

page_text: Fig. 1. (Sheet 1) of the accompanying drawings represents an horizontal view of
two railway waggons A. the vertical hooks B. being shown as coupled together,
the Coil springs D being placed behind each hook B and attached to the ends
thereof.
The adjusting of the Coil springs D being accomplished by the moveable bracket F
being shown as having a serrated base, and in connection with a base plate, being
also similarly serrated, the two being secured together by a bolt to the buffer beatn of
the Waggon A.
The angle lever E being shown as projecting beyond the side of the waggon A
so as to facilitate the Coupling of the waggons together, without passing beneath
them.
The lever E being free to move within the guard L-facility being made in the
guard L for the lever E to be secured when needed.
Fig. 1 (Sheet 2) illustrates an horizontal view of the bracket F, the vertical
hook B being shown as diverging from the centre line of the waggon A-The coil
springs D being attached to the bracket F and hook B.
Fig. 2 (Sheet 2) illustrates a vertical view of part of the waggon A-the bracket F
being more particularly delineated-showing the attachment of two Coil springs D. D)
to the bracket F and to a section of the hook B.
Fig. 3. (Sheet 2) illustrates the angle lever E the end a³, being shown as prepared
for attachment to the stud upon the hook B thereby giving facility, for the regulation
of hook B.
Fig. 4 (Sheet 2) illustrates a perspective view of the vertical hook B-the
preperation K being shown as arranged for attachment to the draw bar H.
Fig. 5 (Sheet 2) illustrates the guard L, being shown in (Sheet 1) Fig. 1 as
attached to the side of waggon A-the lever E being free to move within the
same Facility being given for securing the Lever E when the hooks B require
disconnection the catch L being raised, and the lever E pressed within the prepared
notch C.
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:-
1. The construction and application of Two Vertical hooks, being in all respects
similiar to each other, for Coupling together railway and tramway vehicles.
2. The application and attachment to the Draw Bar of the said vehicles, of a
moveable hook, the same being secured by a pin, and free to move horizontally.
3. The peculiar construction in the shape of the said vertical hooks so that by
two similar hooks coming in contact, they can displace each other and pass side
by side.
4. The application of a Coil spring or springs to the said hooks, as thereby to force
each hook into its central position, and interlock together.
5. The application of a moveable bracket, having tooth like projections upon its
base, the same being fixed in connection with a similarly constructed base plate so as
to tighten the Coil springs; and hold them in a fixed position when the springs are
adjusted.
6. The application of an Angle lever and guard, so placed in combination with the
hook of each waggon or vehicle as to hold the hook in a fixed position when not
required to be coupled.
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RILEY SMALLEY.
THOMAS DUERDEN.
WILLIAM HENRY MARSDEN.
William Bracewell,
Bronscall, Agent for the Petitioners.