Year: 1896

page_text: I, HENRY JOHN LAWSON Engineer of 40 Holborn Viaduct, in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to carrier cycles and may be carried out in the following
inanner.
The frame is preferably of a tubular rectangular form though the corners may be
rounded, placed vertically or horizontally, in which is hung the basket, bolding box.
or equivalent to carry the goods or passengers, the driving and steering wheels being
supported in or upon extensions from the previously described frame. The machine
may be a bicycle or tricycle or may have any other desired arrangement of road
wheels.
The underside of the frame is intended to come near the ground, and to it would
he pivotted frames carrying rollers or wheels which can he brought forwards &
downwards into or raised out of contact with the ground by any convenient
arrangement of mechanism for the purpose of supporting the machine when at rest.
These rollers or the frames which carry them may be constructed to allow transverse
as well as longitudinal movement so as to accommodate themselves to inequalities of
the ground.
If preferred the supporting rollers or equivalent instead of being carried by the
frame may be carried by the basket or carriage itself and it is preferred in any
case to provide the basket or carriage with wheels and rollers or one or more
handles or both so that it can be moved easily when removed from the frame.
The baskets may be slung from the top of the frame preferably by hooks taking
into spring loops or equivalent so as to minimize the jarring; however the basket may
be otherwise supported in the frame.
For the driving, an explosion-engine with or without electric ignition or a motor of
any other suitable type is employed; it may be a single-cylinder or two-cylinder
engine. or a rotary engine; it may be carried by triangular or other attachments to
the fork of the road wheel which it operates or upon the main frame and suitably
geared to the road wheel. Each road wheel or only one of them, may have a motor
appropriated to it, or one motor may operate two or more roads wheels. The power of
the driver. rider or of the motor may be applied through the medium of a gear of the
crypto type or otherwise..
The front handle bar may be curved so as to fit round behind the rider coming to
the front of the sides and may steer by rods or equivalent connecting it with the
steering head.
Or if sufficient room is provided an ordinary straight steering handle
bar may be used.
The basket or receptacle may with advantage be made of wire netting or the like,
supported, where necessary, by stronger supports, particularly at the angles, and may

page_text: be lined or covered with leather or other suitable material, and may have a lid or may
be closed at the top and openings provided at other parts.
A convenient form of carrier-cycle according to this invention is one which may be
used alternatively as a palanquin to carry passengers or as a carrier-cycle having a box
or equivalent body, the latter being formed with folding or collapsible parts to lie
beneath the cushions or seats of the cycle when the latter is being used for the
purposes of a palanquin.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Self-propelled and other Carrier
Cycles.
I, HENRY JOHN LAWSON, Engineer of 40 Holborn Viaduct in the Comnty of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be perforined to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved form of tandem bicycle which may be
constructed so as to be employed either for the conveyance of goods, or passengers, or
both. The bicycle may he propelled by operating pedals in the ordinary way or by an
explosion or other engine as found convenient.
In the accompanying drawings various forms of this vehicle are illustrated, showing
the different uses to which it may be applied.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a tandem carrier-bicycle.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a similar bicycle provided with seats or a palanquin
for the conveyance of passengers.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a carrier-bicycle such as illustrated in
Figure 1, fitted with a motor to render it self-propelled.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a bicycle such as illustrated in Figure 2,
similarly fitted with a motor.
Figure 5 is a plan showing the arrangement of the motor in Figures 3 and 4.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a tandem ambulance bicycle.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of another form of tandem ambulance bicycle.
Figure 8 is a perspective view of one form of tandem palanquin bicycle adapted for
the conveyance of passengers and fitted with a motor to render it self propelled.
Figure 9 is a side elevation of another form of self-propelled palanquin bicycle for
the conveyance of passengers.
Figure 10 is a plan of the same.
Figure 11 is a perspective view partly broken away of yet another arrangement of
self-propelled palanquin bicycle for the conveyance of passengers.
Like letters indicate like parts throughout the drawings.
In constructing a tandem bicycle for the carriage of goods I mount the front and back
wheels A and B in forks A' and B'. These forks are connected to a double rectangular
framing CC, the two portions of which are connected together by metal plates or
equivalent C2. Attached to these plates C are spring hooks or similar devices, D,
which engage with corresponding hooks upon a receptacle E, by means of which the
latter is suspended from the framing C, C. The receptable E is provided with
handles E and attached to its underside are small wheels or rollers E to faciliate its
removal from the machine. Steering handles A2 B2 are suitably arranged and may be
connected by a rod I to enable the machine to be steered from behind, if desired.
For the purpose of steadying the machine when at rest an arrangement is provided

page_text: for lowering supporting wheels into such a position that they may maintain
the machine in an upright position as long as required. These wheels G may be
mounted upon a transverse shaft, carried in a tube G, which has attached to it at
right angles another tube G. This tube G2 is adapted to slide over an extension C
of the framing of the machine, which projects vertically downwards in such a manner
that the wheels G may be raised off the ground or lowered by the manipulation of a
lever G³ working over a quadrant G', and connected by a link G' with the tube G.
Saddles A3 B3 are situated at a convenient position over each of the wheels A and B,
and the latter are provided with cranks, pedals and suitable gearing for their
propulsion.
The machine illustrated in Figure 2 is very similarly constructed with the difference
that the framings attached to the forks A B carrying the wheels A and B are
connected by a horizontal tube A' and an overhead tube A. The rectangular frame C
in this case is made single, the ends being strengthened by tubes C which are
connected by a central horizontal tube C to which latter tube are attached rods C° by
means of which the whole is suspended from the overhead tube A' so as to be free to
swing laterally. Curved, preferably wooden seats Pare arranged over the receptacle E,
resting on the central tube C' and the side tubes of the rectangular frame C. This
machine is provided with propelling mechanisin, steering apparatus and steadying
wheels similar to the machine illustrated in Figure 1.
The machines illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 may conveniently be provided with
motors to render them self-propelled, one method of doing this is illustrated in
Figures 3, 4 and 5, where it will be seen that an extension B' is formed on the forks B¹
carrying the rear-wheel B. Attached to this extension are two cylinder H, the
connecting-rods of which are connected to cranks H2 formed on the ends of the
driving shaft 11, which carries the fly-wheel H', and a chain-wheel H', the latter
being connected by a chain with a corresponding chain-wheel B' on the hub of the
driving-wheel B.
In Figure 6 is shown a form of tandem ambulance bicycle, the general arrangement
of the framing being similar to that of the machine illustrated in Figure 2, the
rectangular frame C being, however, made narrower and longer, and having canvas J
attached to it so as to form a stretcher. This framing is suspended as previously
described by tubes or rods C from the overhead frame A', so as to be free to swing
laterally; these rods C may be replaced by suitable springs, or the like to reduce
vibrations.
The construction of the ambulance illustrated in Figure 7 differs slightly from that
last described. The framing carrying the wheels is connected by the lower horizontal
tube A' and the overhead tube A', but has an additional lower horizontal tube A".
The rectangular framing C also has additional side tubes C and a central tube C', the
tube C' being, in this case, carried further up and shaped to correspond with the
overhead tube A' from which it is suspended by springs K. To prevent too much
motion of the stretcher, its ends are connected to the framing of the machine by
springs K, which are attached to cross-pieces K2, and also by springs K³. Transverse
slats 1. are provided upon which a mattress or the like may be laid as indicated in
dotted lines. This machine is provided with 4 steadying rollers G arranged in two
pairs. The frames G carrying these rollers are pivotted to the tube A and are
connected by a rod G so that they may be raised or lowered simultaneously; this
operation is performed by means of a lever G³ provided with a catch (and having
attached to it a cord which passes over pulleys G and is attached at its other end
to an extension G" on the front frame G.
Either of the forms of ambulance bicycle illustrated in Figures 6 and 7 may be
provided with a motor to render then self-propelled in place of the ordinary driving-
gear with which they are shown to be supplied.
Figure 8 illustrates a farther modification of the vehicle illustrated in Figure 2.
This vehicle is arranged in a manner somewhat similar to a palanquin, for the
carriage of passengers, who are intended to sit facing each other in a carriage body I",
which is suspended by straps, springs or the like from the transverse tubes C

page_text: the side tubes of the rectangular framing being in this ense dispensed with to allow of
the opening of the doors P The arrangement of the tubes C and the method of
suspending the framing from the overhead tube A' is substantially the same as that
shown and described with reference to Figure 2.
The vehicle illustrated in Figures 9 and 10 is an example of another construction
in accordance with my invention. The rectangular framing CC between the wheels
is made double and connected to the forks A¹ B¹ in a slightly different manner from
that previously described; moreover no overhead tube is here required. The carriage
body P, in this case is supported upon springs M at the corners of the frame C, in
place of being suspended as in Figure 8. The cylinders H of the motor are here
arranged within the framing CC, and beneath the carriage body P₁. The connecting
rods H operate upon a common crank pin, uniting the cranks H2 carried by the
divided shaft H³. At the outer ends of this shaft are mounted two fly-wheels H and
a chain wheel H' is suitably placed in reference to the chain-wheel B' upon the hub.
of the driving-wheel B.
In Figure 11 is shown another construction of motor bicycle for the conveyance of
passengers. The rectangular frame C is suitably strengthened by the tubes C, and
has attached to it, either removably or fixed, as shown in the figure in question, the
earringe body ", which is formed of tubing, as seen in the parts broken away, and
boat-shaped. A cover 1" carried by folding supports 1" is arranged attached to and
over the carriago body P. The motor for propelling the vehicle, which, in this case,
is of the De Dion type, is carried at the rear of the rectangular frame C, and connected
by two chains to two chain-wheels B' on the hub of the driving-wheel B. The
supporting rollers are in two pairs arranged to be operated independently from each
end of the machine, the arrangement for raising and lowering them comprises a lever
G3 movable over a racket quadrant and which is connected by a rod G with a lever
G, the latter being attached to a transverse pivotted bar which forms a portion of
the framing G¹, carrying the wheels (r.
The carriage body Pi in each of these palanquin bicycles may be so arranged
that it may readily be removed from the fraining if desired.
Pedals, cranks and gearing to enable the vehicles to be propelled independently
of the motora are provided whenever the vehicles are adapted to be self-propelled.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. A tandem carrier bicycle.
2. An automotive carrier bicycle.
3. An automotive palanquin bicycle.
4. A tanden palanquin bicycle.
5. An automotive bicycle which may be employed either as a palanquin an
ambulance or a carrier bicycle.
6. A combined palauquin and carrier automotive bicycle.
7. A combined palauquin and carrier tandem bicycle.
8. The combination in a tandem bicycle of a rectangular frame between the
wheels and a basket or similar receptacle substantially as described.
9. A tandem carrier bieyele having a basket or similar receptacle arranged
between the drivers of the machine.
10. A tandem carrier bicycle having a lasket or similar receptacle suspended
froin an overhead frame.
11. In an automotive tandem bicycle a rectangular frame between the wheels
adapted to support a basket or similar receptacle substantially as described.
12. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete carrier
bicycle substantially as described and illustrated in Figure 1 or Figure 3 of the
accompanying drawings.
13. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete
combined palanquin and carrier bicycle substantially as described and illustrated
in Figure 2 or Figure 4 of the accompanying drawings.

page_text: 14. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete
ambulance bicycle substantially as described and illustrated in Figure 6 or Figure 7
of the accompanying drawings.
15. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete
automotive palanquin bicycle substantially as described and illustrated in Figure 8 or
Figures 9 and 10 or Figure 11 of the accompanying drawings.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.