Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 7th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 12th Oct., 188
We, WILLIAM FISHER, Bicycle and Tricycle Factor, and EDWARD REDMAN,
Mechanic, both of 17, Devonshire Street, Liverpool Street, in the City of London, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of improved means for mounting velocipede-saddles, whereby
a longitudinal movement is combined with a vertical movement and vibration absorbed
better than hitherto. The improvements may either be attached to and form part of
the saddle-frame, or they may be embodied in a separate device provided with a
saddle-plate and capable of being attached to the saddle in the usual way.
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We prefer to carry out this invention in the following manner :-
the saddle is linked at each extremity to the backbone or other support by means of
shackles, which normally are maintained in a vertical or nearly vertical position by
spiral springs. The latter are preferably arranged horizontally, and are provided
with screws for regulating purposes. The rear pair of shackles is prolonged below
its lower pivot, and the spiral springs are attached to the prolongations. The front
pair of shackles is connected with the saddle-frame by means of a connecting piece
pivoted in the said frame at a point between the two pairs of shackles. A spiral or
flat spring is arranged between the saddle-frame and the connecting piece.
The action of the parts is as follows:-When vibration takes place, the shackles by
which the saddle is attached to the framework of the machine oscillate about their
pivots against the resistance of the springs to which they are connected, and the saddle
partakes of a longitudinal movement, at the same time slightly ascending or
descending as the case may be ; in addition, the forward part of the saddle moves
up and down under the influence of the spring placed between it and the pivoted
connecting piece.
The above arrangement of the parts may, however, be modified; for instance, the
spring between the saddle and the connecting piece, together with the latter, may be
dispensed with, and, at each extremity of the saddle, a single shackle may be
substituted for the pair of shackles hereinbefore referred to.
Dated this 9th day of December 1887.
WILLIAM FISHER.
EDWARD REDMAN

page_text: Improvements in Mounting Velocipede-saddles.
We, WILLIAM FISHER, Bicycle and Tricycle Factor, and EDWARD REDMAN,
Engineer, hoth of Devonshire Street, Liverpool Street, in the City of London, 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 consists of improved means for mounting velocipede-saddles, whereby
a forward movement is combined with a downward movement and vibration absorbed
better than hitherto. The improvements may either be attached to and form part of
the saddle-frame, as hereinafter described, or they may be embodied in a separate
device provided with a saddle-plate and capable of being attached to the saddle in the
usual way. This improved method of mounting saddles is equally applicable for
use with bicycles and tricycles; the means for attachment, either to the backbone or
to the framework, as the case may be, forming no special feature of the invention.
In order that these improvements may be readily understood, we will proceed to
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, which represents in
elevation a tricycle saddle mounted in the manner in which we prefer to carry out
the present invention.
The frame a of the saddle is linked at each extremity to a base c (or directly to
the framework or, when applied to a bicycle, to the backbone and neck respectively)
by means of shackles d and e, which are maintained in the normal position by a
spiral spring or springs attached to the base (or other fixed part) and connected
directly to the shackles aforesaid or to the saddle-frame. We prefer to employ on
each side of the base a spring arranged horizontally and connected at one
extremity to a prolongation on the shackle d; the other extremity being provided
with a screw-thread and passed through a hole or slot in a projection e¹ on the base c
and held by a nut f¹. By means of the latter, the tension of the spring may be
adjusted to a nicety. The shackle d is pivoted to the base cat d² and jointed to the
saddle-frame at 3; it may be in one piece and extend over each side of the base
aforesaid, or, it may be in two pieces, one for each side, as preferred. The shackle e
is single and pivoted at e¹; but, when the invention is fitted to a bicycle, we by
preference substitute therefor a double shackle pivoted to and embracing the neck of
the machine. The shackle e consists of the hollow rod e in which is fitted a screwed
prolongation provided with a back-nut et. The height of the forward end of the
saddle may be adjusted by means of the screw e aforesaid. A plain unadjustable
shackle may, however, be employed if preferred. The saddle-frame (or the saddle-
plate, when used) jointed at e to the shackle e by means of a spring-connection.
In the present illustration, a spring g formed of round wire is used on each side of
the saddle-frame. Any other suitable connection of a resilient nature may, however,
be substituted herefor. The backward movement of the saddle is limited by a stop,
such as c², engaging with the shackle e. A similar stop may be fitted to the
shackle d.

page_text: The action of the parts is as follows:-When vibration takes place, the shackles by
which the saddle is directly or indirectly attached to the framework of the machine
oscillate about their pivots against the resistance of the springs to which they are
connected and which are attached directly or indirectly to the framework aforesaid;
the saddle partaking of a longitudinal movement and at the same time slightly
ascending or descending as the case may be. In addition, the forward part of the
saddle moves up and down under the influence of the spring-device by means of
which it is jointed to the forward shackle.
The arrangement of the parts illustrated in the accompanying drawing may be
modified; for instance, the spring-device between the saddle and the forward shackle
may be dispensed with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The improved arrangement of mechanism for mounting velocipede-saddles
combined and operating substantially as set forth.
2. The improved mechanism for mounting a velocipede-saddle, substantially as
herein described; such mechanism consisting essentially of a spiral spring or springs
rigidly and by preference adjustably attached to the framework of the machine and
acting in conjunction with a shackle or shackles to permit the saddle to partake of a
longitudinal movement to and fro.
3. The improved mechanism for mounting a velocipede-saddle, substantially as sot
forth, in which the saddle is connected at each extremity to a shackle or shackles
acting in combination with a spiral spring or springs attached rigidly and by
preference adjustably to the framework of the machine.
4. In mechanism for mounting a velocipede-saddle, the combination of the spring f
with the shackle d; the parts being arranged and operating substantially as
set forth.
5. In mechanism for mounting a velocipede-saddle, the combination of the
spring and shackle d with the shackle e or its equivalent jointed either to the
saddle-frame or saddle-plate; the parts being arranged and operating substantially
as set forth.
6. In mechanism for mounting a velocipede-saddle, the combination of the shackle d
with the shackle e or its equivalent united to the saddle-frame or to the saddle-plate
by means of a spring-device, substantially as described.
Dated this 31st day of August 1888.
WILLIAM FISHER.
EDWARD REDMAN.