Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 7th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 1st June, 1895
Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
JOHN ANDREW HURST, 1 Choumert Square Rye Lane, Peckham, in the
County of London, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
1
My invention has for its object, an improved cycle handle bar, and also
improvements in accesories, and with a special mode of fixing and using them.
The former being an handle bar so constructed that it will revolve, with a rotary
motion in the same direction as the wheels, and so that the ends, where the handles
are attached, can be raised or lowered to any angle "thus enabling the rider to
rest his arms and hands in various positions, by doing which saves fatigue and
enables him to do a greater distance or attain a faster speed than with the handle
bars formally in use.' The means of fixing the said handle bar and loosening it
being done by an automatic arrangement, which enables the rider to raise or lower
the handles, by moving the handle bar round slightly, and the said automatic
arrangement fixing it in the required position without the rider having to
dismount.
The nature of the construction for fixing and loosening the handle bar being as
follows: The handle bar has a bush brazed on the centre of the bar, and the
T piece stem having a clip brazed on to that, allows the handle bar with bush
attached to be passed through this said clip, a drawbolt used in the ordinary
manner tightens the clip on the bush, and lock nuts holding the bush sideways.
To fix the handle bar automatically I form some taper holes through the said clip,
also through the said bush, and a taper pin with a spring attached to it, causes the
said pin to be pressed into the taper holes, thus checking the handle bar being
moved round in either direction, this pin has a milled edge knob to allow it to be
moved by the fingers, or it may have a small handle instead of the knob to suit
the taste of purchasers. This said pin is passed through a small plate, and this
plate by working on a pivot allows the pin to be moved right and left and over
either of the taper holes.
Another mode of fixing the handle bar is, by having a projection like a wing nut
upside down attached to the T piece clip and fixed stationary and a tapping hole
through this projection receives the taper pin which is used by means of screwing
it up and down and into the taper holes. All the former can be accomplished
without the rider dismounting, but the handle bar may be used without either of
these arrangements namely:-The handle bar may he made to revolve in the
manner described, to enable it to be raised or lowered and can be tightened and
loosened by means of using the drawbolt to accomplish this. A trivial alteration
in the construction of the "automatic arrangement or in the shape and make of
the said T piece clip or bush shall not prejudice my invention in any way.
"
The improvements in and special mode of fixing and using accesories relate to.
the following:-1st. By placing the bell in the centre of the handle bar, my object
is to effectively balance the handle bar on the ball head, without necessitating
having a special locking arrangement, to prevent the said bar swinging round,
either in riding or in cleaning the machine, another object of this bell fixture is :-
that riders may ring the bell, while holding the handle bar near the centre, and
also while holding the handles, to enable this to be accomplished I place a steel

page_text: wire through the inside of the handle bar one end being fixed to the bell lever,
and the other end' to an extra lever, which is fitted close to one of the handles.
My next improvement in accesories is :-That place a small piece of plate
glass in the front part of a milled edge cap, and at the back of the glass inside the
cap, I place a calender of [The time to light up]. This said cap is for the
purpose of screwing on to the end of the clip "which the handle bar revolves in
to form the finish to it. My object of the looking glass is that it is a useful
accesory for a cyclist when on the road.
"
My next improvement is :-An improved constructed lock and mode of fixing
and using it. In construction it is something similar to a padlock, but with a
straight bar instead of a curved one, and the hasp instead of being at the end of
the top bar it is made on another bar, these bars being at right angles with each
other when the lock is either opened or shut. After these bars have been locked
one in the other, the hasp in the second bar then receives the bolt. The mode of
using it is explained thus:-As my handle bar revolves to adjust the handles to
height required, the stem or T piece of handle bar can be fixed in the ball head
right up to the socket, and never needs displacing thus enabling a hole to be drilled
right through the ball head inner tube and handle bar stem, for the bar of my
lock to pass through, which securely fastens the forks and front wheel at an angle.
The works of this lock being made by an eminent safe maker it is almost
impossible for any two keys to open the same lock. To form a finish to the ball
head, I fix a spring clip on to it, this spring clip being for the purpose of covering
over the hole that is drilled through the said ball head, the object being to keep
the dust out and also to form a neat finish.
Dated this 21st day of January 1895
JOHN ANDREW HURST,
1, Choumert Square, Rye Lane, Peckham, in the County of London.
Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
JOHN ANDREW HURST, 1 Choumert Square, Ryc Lane, Peckham, in the
County of London, Engineer, 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 :-
My invention has for its object an improved cycle handle bar, and also
improvements in accesories and with a special mode of fixing and using them.
"The handle bar being made of small diameter tube, and with a special bend, the
object of this being that there is not so much resistance in riding against the
wind (this bend is a design) and furthermore this said bandle bar is so con-
structed, that it will revolve with a rotary motion in the same direction as the
wheels, and so that the ends where the handles are attached, can be raised or
lowered to any angle, and furthermore the said handle bar can be instantly fixed
or loosened, by the rider without dismounting. The means of fixing and loosening
being done by an automatic arrangement, whereas hitherto the rider had to
dismount and use spanners, and sometimes a lot of exertion and pulling about, to
unloosen and refix the bar in its proper square position. The chief feature in
adopting an handle bar of this description is; that a rider may rest his arms and
hands in almost any position, by doing which saves exhaustion, and enables the
-rider to do a greater distance, or attain a greater speed with much less fatigue than
with the handle bars formally in use.
The improvements in and special mode of fixing and using accesories relate to
the following 1st. By placing the bell in the centre of the handle bar, my object is
to effectively balance the handle bar on the ball head, without necessitating having

page_text: a special locking arrangement to prevent the said bar swinging round, either in
riding or in cleaning the machine, another object of this bell fixture is :-that
riders may ring the bell while holding the handle bar near the centre and also while
holding it in the ordinary manner namely; with their hands on the handles.
My next improvement in accesories is :-That I place a small piece of plate
glass in the front part of a milled edge cap, and at the back of the glass inside
the cap I place a calender of [The time to light up]. This said cap is screwed on
to the end of the T piece lug to form the finish, and is also taken off to oil the
working parts of the handle bar, the end of the said T piece lug is chambered out
for lightness, thus leaving a useful cavity which can be utilised for various means.
My object of the looking glass is:-that it is a useful attachment for a cyclist
if he wants to take a fly or any dust out of his eyes or the like.
My next improvement in accesories is :-An improved constructed lock, my
object in constructing this lock and mode of using it is that it is a more secure
way of fastening a machine than means hitherto used, and the works of the lock
being made by an eminent safe maker, it is almost impossible for any two keys to
open one lock.
In order that my improvements and mode of fixing and using the same may be
clearly understood, I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings, upon which I
have fully illustrated the nature of my said improvements.
Fig. 1. is a general view of my handle bar fitted up all ready for use.
Figs. 2. 3. 4. 5. represent the working parts of handle bar, which cause it to be
loosened and fixed automatically and otherwise at any angle, without the rider
dismounting.
Fig. 2. represents mode of fixing and using bell.
Fig. 5. represents a cavity for a small looking glass, also a useful space.
Fig. 6. represents a hinged spring clip, which is fastened over the holes in the
ball head where the bar of the lock passes through" to keep the dust out.
Fig. 7. represents an improved constructed cycle lock.
I will now explain the working parts according to the figures and letters of the
accompanying sheet of drawings.
.
The handle bar A Fig. 2 has a bush B brazed on in the centre, one end of the
said bush being screwed to receive lock nuts D. The T piece lug or clip C is
bored out to receive the bush B see section c¹ of T piece lug or clip in Fig. 5.
When the handle bar with the bush brazed on is passed through this clip as
shown in Fig. 2. the lock nuts D tighten up to take up the wear sideways of
Tpiece lug or clip C. The draw bolt A then tightens up to take up the wear of
the said piece lug or clip c Fig. 5. caused by the revolving of the handle bar.
In the slot B a piece of india rubber is placed, thereby making the bearing dust-
proof. The automatic fixing is worked thus, the handle bar a' in Fig. 1. represents
that it is down to enable the rider to mount a hill when-after he has done so he
wishes to sit upright in a more comfortable position. This is accomplished by
placing the fingers on spindle A Fig. 3 and drawing it up see Fig. 4. when the
handle bar is instantly released. To allow the spring C Fig. 4 to straighten itself
as drawing shows I form a slot at the end where spindle A Fig. 3 passes through it.
The plate B Fig. 4 by working on a pivot allows it to be moved right and left,
so that by drawing the aforesaid spindle up and moving it towards the other hole
"the two holes are shown on top of the T piece clip C Fig. 2" and letting go the
spindle, and after doing which, the handle bar is raised to the position required,
such as a Fig. 1, then the strength of the spring will press the spindle down the
taper hole, through T piece clip and into the bush B Fig. 2 which also shows the
holes. The holes. Fig. 5. represent them in the bush somewhat in the manner
they would follow round, when the handle bar is being raised or lowered. Directly
the spindle euters the bush the handle bar is instantly and effectively secured, and
the strain on the handle bar, and the vibration of the machine cannot force the spindle
out from the hole, as the spring C' Fig. 3. is all the time firmly pressing the spindle
tighter into the taper hole, and there is no force required to release the spindle as the

page_text: point being also taper readily releases itself when pulled up. The details of this means
of instantaneous fixture, may be varied considerably, as for instance D Fig. 5
represents a projection like a wing nut turned upside down, which is made on the
Tpiece clip, a tapping hole through this engages the spindle a¹ which is also
screwed and has a taper point, and is used by running it up or down and into the
taper hole with the fingers.
.
The mode of fixing and using the bell is shown in Fig. 2. The bell is placed in
the position as shown on the drawing, and as near the ball head as possible. The
steel wire E Fig. 2 passes through the inside of the handle bar, and through a small
hole in the tube on to the bell lever F the other end of the wire being fastened to
another lever f¹. This lever by passing through a slot in the tube and working on a
pin G allows the lever to be used in the ordinary manner. By this means of fixture
the bell cannot be damaged by a tumble, and it allows the handle bar to balance
itself better, than when the bell is fixed on the end of the handle bar, and also
allows the bell to be rung from the centre or either end of the handle bar according
to whichever side it is fixed. An handle bar of an awkward shape bend may need a
small roller H attached to the bar to allow the wire to pull easily.
The looking glass attachment is formed thus:-E in Fig 5. shows a milled edge
cap that is screwed on to the end of the T piece lug or clip to form the finish, and
this cap screws off to allow the working parts of handle bar to be oiled. Fin
Fig. 5. represents the inside of the clip chambered out for lightness, and this space
can be utilised, as for instance carrying small pieces of rubber for repairing
purposes and the like use, e¹ in Fig. 5. represents the front part of the cap recessed
to receive a small piece of plate glass, and at the back of the cap e2 is fixed a table
of [The time to light up].
The fixing of my improved constructed cycle lock Fig. 7. is explained thus :—As
the stem or T piece of my handle bar is fastened right up to the socket see Fig. 1:
thereby making the handle bar and the ball head more rigid, and as the handle bar
revolves to adjust the handles to height required, the aforesaid stem or T piece
never needs displacing, thus enabling a hole to be drilled right through the ball
head inner tube and handle bar stem, for the bar of the lock to pass through.
hinged spring clip Fig. 6. is screwed on to the ball head, and is used for the purpose
of covering the holes, the hinge allowing the clip to be unfastened without detaching
it altogether.
The
Fig. 7. also shows the outer construction of my improved lock. A representing
the bar of the lock to be round and straight, and a' being the hinge of the bar, by
passing the bar A through the hole in the ball head, the flat bar B" which also
works on a hinge" when lifted up receives the round bar A through the hole b
and the hasp being then in the slot C receives the locking bolt through the slot b'.
It will thus be seen that when a strain is put on the bar of the lock, instead of
being all on the bolt inside the lock, it is on the plate B and when a strain is put on
this, it does not strain the bolt inside the lock, as that works close up and flat
against the side of the body of the lock, Fig. 1 shows the lock somewhat in the
manner it would appear when fastened on the ball head "but in reality it would
stand out at right angles with the ball head it being drawn as shown to show a full
view of it the forks and front wheel being fastened at an angle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my herein
described improvements I would have it understood I do not confine myself, to the
exact details as herein shown and described as I may have to vary them in several
slight ways, to suit the construction of different make cycles, cheapness of manu-
facture, and the fancy of purchasers, without departing from the nature of my
invention, but what I wish to claim is :-
1st. An improved cycle handle bar so constructed that it will revolve with a
rotary motion in the same direction as the wheels, so that the ends where the
bandies are attached can be raised or lowered to any angle "to suit the riders
position and also for the purposes herein set forth," by means of the said handle

page_text: bar revolving and furthermore can be fixed and loosened instantly, by an automatic
arrangement and otherwise without necessitating the rider dismounting, sub-
stantially as herein set forth and shown upon the accompanying drawings.
2nd. An improved cycle handle bar so constructed that will revolve in the
same direction as the wheels the journal or bearing of the handle bar being kept
central with the ball head, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth
and shown.
3rd. An improved cycle handle bar so constructed that it will revolve in the
same direction as the wheels, so that the ends where the handles are attached can
be raised or lowered to any angle, for the special purpose of allowing a rider
when going up a hill to raise or lower the handles "by means of the said handlebar
revolving so that he may get a better pull on the handles. And also that he may
raise the ends of the handlebar to any height required for the special purpose of
resting his hands and arms in various positions the fixing and loosening being done
without necessitating the rider dismounting, substantially as and for the purposes
herein set forth and shown.
4th. An automatic arrangement for fixing and loosening a revolving handlebar
instantaneously and securely, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth
and shown.
5th. An extra strong and simple means for fixing and loosening a revolving
handle bar quickly, this means being non automatic but can be done without
necessitating the rider dismounting, this arrangement being a projection similar to
a wing nut upside down and fixed stationary in the centre of the handlebar, sub-
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and shown.
6th. A lug or clip so constructed that part of it when chambered out leaves a
useful space, so that a rider instead of filling his pockets with small articles, can
place them in this space substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth
and shown.
7th. A cap screwed on to an handlebar clip to form the finish which has let into
one side of it a piece of plate glass and fixed to the other side, a table of, The time
to light up, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and shown.
8th. An improved appliance for more easily and effectively ringing the bell than
hitherto which consists of a wire being passed through the handlebar tube, and
V shaped rollers being attached to any part of the handlebar for the wire to run
over, substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and shown.
9th. An improved cycle lock the outer construction of which, is made as herein
described and shown upon the accompanying drawings "the levers of the works of
my lock may be of any description and make to suit the outer construction," sub-
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and shown.
10th. The special mode of using my improved lock which can be done on any
and with or without my improved handlebar, substantially as and for the purposes
herein set forth and shown.
11th. That these improvements are all to be applicable only by me, on any part
of any velocipede, and that any part of my improvements may be used one without
the other substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and shown.
Dated this 5th day of February 1895.,
JOHN ANDREW HURST,
1, Choumert Square, Rye Lane, Peckham, in the County of London.