Improvements in Machines for Binding Books.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1898-Accepted, 7th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Machines for Binding Books.
We, GILBERT HUNT MCKIBBIN, Manufacturer, 101, Park Avenue, BOYD
EVERETT, Manufacturer, of 19, East 9th Street, both in the City, County, and State
of New York, JACKSON MCCLELLAN, Stamper, of 1880, Broadway, Brooklyn, in the
County of Kings, State of New York, and GEORGE HENRY MCCLELLAN, Stamper, of
Arlington, Hudson County, New Jersey, all of the United States of America, 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 relates to machines for binding books and the object thereof is
to provide an improved machine for this purpose whereby means are provided for
covering the sides of the book with glue, and whereby means are also provided to
hold the cover of said book while the sides thereof are being glued and for placing
the same upon the sides after the same are glued.
The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, of which the
accompanying drawing forms a part, in which :-
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Fig. 1, is a plan view of my improved machine;
Fig. 2, is a side view thereof, looking in the direction of the arrow 2, in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3, a front view looking in the direction of the arrow 3, in Fig. 1, part of the
construction being broken away and part thereof shown in section;
Fig. 4, a side veiw of a detail of the construction showing the book carrying
frame and it supports, part thereof being shown in section;
Fig. 5, a plan view of a part of the book carrying frame, with part of the con-
struction in section;
Fig. 6, a side view of another detail of the construction;
Fig. 7, a partial section on the line 7, 7 of Fig. 1, and,
Fig. 8, a plan view of the construction shown in Fig. 7.
In the drawing forming part of this specification, the separate parts of our
improvement are designated by the same letters of reference in each of the views
and in the practice of our invention, we provide a main frame A, which is prefer-
ably rectangular in form, or substantially so, and the top of which consists of side
pieces a, a back piece a², and the front of which is open, said frame being also pro-
vided at the bottom of the front thereof, with a cross piece a*.
Pivotally connected with each side of the main frame at a³, is a supplemental
frame consisting of the side levers a, which are provided at their rear ends with
transversely and inwardly directed arms a', which are provided with backwardly
directed extensions a8, which are provided with longitudinal slots a³, and mounted
between the backwardly directed extensions 8, and connected with each of said
extensions are vertical plates or supports which are provided above their pivotal
connection with the arms a, with vertical side ribs b, which move in corresponding
grooves formed in angular brackets 62, secured to the main frame at 63, and secured
to the main frame rearwardly of the plates B, is an upwardly directed standard b*,
to which is secured a forwardly directed arm b, which passes forwardly

page_text: between the plates B, this connection being made by means of a set screw 66, which
passes through a vertical slot 67, in said arm b³.
The lower ends of the plates B, are provided with forwardly directed or angular
extensions 68, which are clearly shown in Fig. 2, and each of said forwardly directed
extensions 68 of the plates B, is provided with a vertical slot 6, and placed between
said forwardly directed extensions 68, of the plates B, is a supplemental plate or
arm C, this connection being made by means of a bolt C2 which passes through
said vertical slot 69, and by means of this construction, the supplemental plate or
arm C, is vertically adjustable.
The supplemental plate or arm C, passes between two upright guides C³, mounted in
the main frame, and the front end of said supplemental plate or arm C, is provided
with a plate C4, which is secured therein, and which is provided with a downwardly
directed arm C5, to which is pivoted at C, a treddle lever C7 one end of which is
pivoted at the left side of the machine as shown at 08, and the opposite end of
which is provided with a treddle C⁹.
Pivotally connected with the supplemental plate or arm C, at D, are rods d,
which project outwardly through the main frame and are pivotally connected at 2,
with upright levers d³, said levers being pivoted at 4, to arms d³, which are secured
to the main frame, and these levers project upwardly slightly above the top of the
main frame, and are pivotally connected at 6, with sliding bars d', which passes
transversely and inwardly over the top of the main frame.
The sliding bars d', pass between the upwardly directed shoulders or pro-
jections ds, secured to or formed on the upper side pieces a, of the frame, and thèse
upwardly directed shoulders or projections are provided with vertical slots d³,
which are designed to receive the trunnions of rollers E, which are mounted at each
side of the frame, and on which the sliding bars d, rest, and the inner ends of said
sliding bars d, are provided with hangers e, and these hangers are provided at their
upper ends with cross heads e², which are provided with rabbet grooves 3, on
their outer sides, and pivoted to the front end of each of said cross heads at e¹
is a locking lever e, each of which is provided at its lower end with an oblong
head e, which in the operation of the machine is adapted to strike against a
shoulder or projection e7, formed on a glue or paste box mounted in the main frame
as hereinafter described, and secured to the front ends of the cross heads e², of the
hanger e, and in the grooves e³, are springs es, which are adapted to bear on the
outer side of the upper ends of the levers e³.
The lower ends of the hangers e, are provided with transverse openings F, and
mounted between each of said hangers are rectangular glue or paste plates f,
which are preferably square in form, and each of said plates is provided with a
hub f, and passed through each of said plates and each of said hubs is a shaft f³,
and on the outer ends of each of said shafts is mounted a ratchet arm f4, which is
provided with jaws f5, through which said shaft f³, passes and mounted on said
shaft between said jaws is a ratchet wheel fo, and pivotally connected with the
ratchet arm f4, is a curved or segmental pawl f, which operates in connection with
said ratchet wheel as clearly shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 6.
The plates f, are provided on the outer sides thereof, and at a short distance from
each of the corners with triangular notches or recesses G, in which the upper ends
of the levers e5, operate in the operation of the machine as hereinafter described,
and secured to the front ends of each of the cross heads e², of the hangers e are
arms g which are provided at their outer ends with set screws g2, as shown in Fig. 1,
which pass through longitudinal slots g³, formed in cross plates g, which are pro-
vided with inwardly directed arms 95, which constitute scrapers and which are
adapted to operate upon or over the inner side or surface of the plates f.
I also provide a book carrying frame which is connected with and supported by
the vertical plates B, and this frame consists of a plate H, which fits between said
vertical plates B, and which is provided at its outer end with a cross head h, and
at its inner end with plates or arms h³, which project at right angles therefrom,
and we also provide a book carrying frame or support proper which is designated

page_text: in Fig. 1, by the reference letter h³, which consists of a bottom bar, having
upwardly directed extensions h³, at each end thereof, and the upper corner of the
book carrying frame proper is cut away as shown at he, this construction being best
shown in Figs. 4; and 5, and the notch or recess formed by cutting away the
corner of the said frame is adapted to receive a shoulder or projection h², formed
on or secured to the outer side of the cross head formed by the arm h2, of the
plate H, and these parts are connected by a pin or bolt h8, and said frame is also
provided across the top thereof with a narrow horizontal plate ho, which serves as
a support for the book, and in the drawing forming part of the specification, we
have shown a book, K, as supported on said plate /³.
Connected with the cross head formed by the plate H, is an adjustable guagë k,
provided with a downwardly directed arm 2, which is designed to regulate the
position of the book K, and this guage may be of any desired construction, and
may be adjusted in any desired manner, but is preferably made adjustable by
means of a set screw, which passes through a slot formed therein.
The vertical plates B, on which the book carrying frame moves are provided with
inwardly directed lugs 4, which limit the downward movement of the book carry-
ing frame, this construction being shown in Figs. 2, and 4, and the outwardly
directed arms h², of the plate H, are provided with downwardly 'directed 'arms 5,
which are provided at their lower ends with inwardly directed extensions 6, which
are provided with holes or openings, through which are passed chain's 8, which
are secured to the ratchet arms f, as shown at k', and the ends of the chains 8,
which pass through the extensions 6, of the arms, are provided with weights L.
The glue or paste box herein before referred to is shown at L2, which is
rectangular in form, and set into the main frame, and the top thereof, is open and
in Fig. 3, the front sides of this box is broken away to show the position of the
plates therein, and these plates extend downwardly into the glue box as is also
clearly shown in said fiigure.
We also provide table plates L³, which are mounted on and secured to the
sliding bars d, and only one of these table plates is shown in Fig. 1, the other
being removed so as to better show the construction.
Each of these table plates however, is clearly shown in Fig. 3, and these plates
are also each provided on its upper surface with two longitudinal adjustable
guages L, each of which is provided with a longitudinal slot L, through which
passes set screws L6, and these guages are intended to properly regulate the
position of the cover of the book which is shown at M in Fig. 3.
The cover M, is laid loosely on the table plates L³, when the parts of the
apparatus are in the position shown in Fig. 3. The arms a6, of the supplemental
frame are provided with a treddle which consists of a cross plate N, which is
provided at each end with an upwardly directed extension n, and these upwardly
directed extensions n, are pivotally connected at n², with the said arms a6.
The operation of this apparatus will be readily understood form the foregoing
description, when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing and the
following statement thereof.
The supplemental frame consisting of the levers a, the vertically movable plates
or supports B, and parts connected therewith fall in the operation of the device
herein described by gravity, but if at any time or for any reason the downward
movement of these parts is not far enough or quick enough they may be drawn
downwardly by the lever C7, as will be readily understood.
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Supposing the parts of the machine to be in the position shown in Figs. 1, 2
and 3 which is the normal position of said parts when the machine is not in
operation, it being understood that the book K, is not in position.
The treddle N, is first depressed by the foot, and this operation results in-raising
the vertical plates B, which support the book carrying frame and in the first part
of this movement, the said vertical plates move upwardly independently of the
supplemental plate or arm C, and carry with them the book carrying frame by
means of the lugs or projections k, the extent of this movement of the plates B,

page_text: being sufficient to enable the book K, to be suspended from or connected with the
plate ho, in the book carrying frame proper as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4.
The extent of this movement is also determined by the length of the slots 6º,
in the extensions 68, at the bottom of the plates B, and when the pivot pin or
bolt C2, reaches the bottom of the said slots 69, the treddle N, is further depressed,
and this operation raises the plates B, higher and also the book carrying frame
until the plate H, of said book carrying frame strikes the arm or plate 65, and the
same movement also raises the supplemental plate or arm C, and this operation
draws the inner ends of the rods d, inwardly and upwardly, and draws the lower
ends of the levers d³, inwardly and throws the upper ends thereof, outwardly and
the table plates L³ are drawn outwardly and the table plates being connected
with the sliding bars d', which are pivotally connected with the upper ends of the
levers d³, and in this operation, the hangers e, are also drawn outwardly together
with the levers e5, which are pivotally connected therewith, and the outer ends of
said levers strike the lugs or projections e7 and are disconnected from the plates f,
and during this operation, the ratchet arms f, are also raised by means of the
arm h², of the book carrying frame and the downwardly directed arm 5, secured
thereto and the pawl f7, passes partially over the wheel f".
The foot is then removed from the treddle N, and the weight of the plates D),
and their connected parts is sufficient to cause the same to drop slowly into the
position shown in Figs. 2, and 3, and during this operation, the ratchet wheels f",
are turned one-quarter of a revolution and with them the plates f.
In this operation, the glue or paste is applied to the sides of the book by the
plates f, and it will be understood that said plates cannot revolve until the locking
levers e, are disconnected therefrom, and said locking levers are intended to
regulate the movement of said plates or prevent them from turning except at the
proper time.
In the foregoing operation, the book K, descends into the position shown in
Fig. 3, in which it is between the plates f and said plates come together into the
position shown in Fig. 3, and the glue or paste is applied to the sides of the book
as will be readily understood by said plates. At the same time the table plates L
have assumed the position shown in Fig. 3. The cover M, of the book is placed in
position thereon, as is also shown in the said figure. The treddle N is again
depressed in the same manner as hereinbefore described, and the book carrying
frame together with the plates B, are raised and the book is drawn out from
between the plates f, until it clears the table plates L³, and in this operation, the
sides of the cover drop downwardly over the sides of the book, and when the book
carrying frame is raised high enough for the book to clear the table plates L³, the
cover and book are removed together, and the cover may be pressed to the sides
of the book in any desired manner or by any desired means.
The word glue as herein used is intended to include any suitable paste used in
book binding and it will be understood that the operation may be repeated as often
as desired, and it will be apparent that many changes in and modifications of the
construction of our improved machine may be made without departing from the
spirit of our invention or sacrificing its advantages.
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. In a machine for binding books, comprising an upright main frame, levers
pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame, and projecting in front
thereof plates or supports connected with the rear ends of said levers and adapted
to move vertically in the main frame, a glue box mounted in said main frame, a
book carrying frame connected with said vertically movable plates or supports,
and suspended over said glue box, transversely movable table plates mounted on
the main frame and in operative connection with said vertically movable plates
or supports, hangers connected with said transversely movable table plates,

page_text: revoluble plates mounted in said hangers and adapted turn in the glue box, and
means for operating said parts, substantially as shown and described.
2. A machine for binding books, said machine consisting of a main frame,
levers pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame, and projecting in
front thereof, vertical plates or supports connected with the rear ends of said
levers, a book carrying frame connected with said plates or supports, hangers con-
nected with the inner ends of said table plates, revoluble plates connected with said
hangers, means connected with said book carrying frame for operating said
revoluble plates, and a treddle connected with the front end of said levers, sub-
stantially as shown and described.
3. A machine for binding books, comprising a main frame, a glue box mounted
therein, levers pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame, and projecting in
front thereof, vertically movable plates or supports connected with the rear ends
of said levers, transversely movable table plates mounted on said main frame and
in operative connection with the lower ends of said plates or supports, a book carry-
ing frame adjustably mounted in said plates or supports, and projecting forwardly
over the glue box, hangers connected with the inner ends of said transversely
movable table plates revoluble glue plates connected with said hangers and
suspended in said glue box, said glue plates being provided with shafts which pass
through said hangers, ratchet wheels mounted on said shafts, ratchet arms also
mounted on said shafts, and provided with pawls which operate in connection with
said ratchet wheels, devices connected with the book carrying frame for operating
said ratchet arms, and means for operating said levers, substantially as shown and
described.
4. A machine for binding books, comprising a main frame, levers pivotally con-
necting with the sides thereof and projecting forwardly of the frame, said levers
or extensions,
being provided at their rear ends with inwardly directed arms
vertically movable plates or supports connected with said arms or extensions and
provided at their lower ends with forwardly directed extensions a book carrying
frame connected with said vertically movable plates or supports, a glue box
mounted in the main frame below said book carrying frame, transversely movable
table plates mounted on the main frame, upright levers connected with the outer
ends thereof, and pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame, rods
pivotally connected with the lower ends of said last-named levers, and extending
inwardly, and in operative connection with the inwardly directed extensions of
said plates or supports, hangers connected with the inner ends of the transversely
movable table plates, revoluble glue plates connected with said hangers and
devices for operating said parts, substantially as shown and described.
8. A machine for binding books, comprising a main frame, levers pivotally con-
nected with the sides thereof and projecting forwardly of the frame, said levers
or extensions,
being provided at their rear ends with inwardly directed arms
vertically movable plates or supports connected with said arms or extensions and
provided at their lower ends with forwardly directed extensions, a book carrying
frame connected with said vertically movable plates or supports, a glue box
mounted in the main frame below said book carrying frame, transversely movable
table plates mounted on the main frame, upright levers connected with the outer
ends thereof, and pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame, rods
with the lower ends of said last-named levers,
pivotally connected
and extending inwardly, and in operative connection with the inwardly directed
extensions of said plates or supports, hangers connected with the inner ends of the
transversely movable table plates, revoluble glue plates connected with said hangers
and devices for operating said parts, the inwardly directed extensions at the lower
ends of said vertically movable plates or supports being provided with a supple-
mental plate or arm with which said upright levers are connected and said supple-
mental plate or arm being also in operative connection with a treddle lever,
substantially as shown and described.
6. A machine for binding books, comprising a suitable frame, a glue
or paste

page_text: pot mounted thereon, a book carrying frame provided with a horizontal support
which projects over the glue or paste pot, and from which the book is suspended,
and operative devices for applying the glue or paste to the sides of the book, sub-
stantially as shown and described.
7. In a machine for binding books, a vertically movable book carrying frame,
and transversely movable table plates, said table plates being provided at their
inner ends with hangers with which are connected revoluble glue plates, a glue
box mounted in the main frame of the machine in which said revoluble plates are
suspended and means for raising and lowering said book carrying frame and
revolving said glue plates, substantially as shown and described.
8. A machine for binding books constructed as herein described, and consisting
of a main frame, a glue box mounted therein, vertically movable plates or supports,
a vertically movable book carrying frame connected with said plates or supports,
transversely movable table plates mounted on the main frame, hangers connected
with said table plates and adapted to move therewith, glue plates revolubly con-
nected with said hangers and suspended in said glue box, ratchet wheels con-
nected with the shafts of the glue plates, operative devices connected with the
vertically movable book carrying frame, and with said ratchet wheels, and means
for operating said vertically movable plates or supports and said transversely
movable table plates, substantially as shown and described.
9. A machine for binding books constructed as herein described, consisting
of a main frame, levers pivotally connected with the sides of the main frame and
projecting forwardly thereof, a treddle connected with the forward ends of said
levers, vertically movable plates or supports connected with the rear ends of said
levers and provided at their lower ends with forwardly directed extensions, trans-
versely movable table plates mounted on the main frame and in operative con-
nection with the extensions at the bottom of said vertically movable plates or
supports, a glue box mounted in the main frame, hangers connected with the inner
ends of said transversely movable table plates revoluble plates connected
with said hangers, a vertically movable wood carrying frame con-
nected with said vertical plates or supports, ratchet wheels connected with said
glue plates and devices connected with the book carrying. frame for operating said
ratchet wheels, substantially as shown and described.
10. A machine for binding books, comprising a main frame, a glue box mounted
therein, transversely movable table plates mounted on said main frame, and pro-
vided with hangers at their inner ends, revoluble glue plates connected with said
hangers and suspended in the glue box, a vertically movable book carrying frame
supported above the main frame of the machine and means for raising and lowering
said book carrying frame and for operating said transversely movable table plates
and for revolving said glue plates, substantially as shown and described.
11. A machine for binding books comprising a main frame, a glue box mounted
therein, transversely movable table plates mounted on the main frame over said
glue box, hangers connected with the inner ends of said table plates, revoluble glue
plates connected with said hangers and suspended in the glue box, a vertically
movable book carrying frame supported above the main frame of the machine, and
adapted to be lowered between said glue plates, operative devices connecting said
book carrying frame and said glue plates, means for operating said book carry-
ing frame, and said transversely movable table plates, substantially as shown and
described.
Totod this lot day of February 1808
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.