Year: 1888

page_text: I, MANFRED NEGRO of 10 Alfred Place, Bedford Square WC Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
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The improved swing according to my invention comprises a transverse beam formed
of metal or wood supported upon vertical uprights oi pillars by means of a shaft oi
axle secured to the centre of said transverse beam and working in suitable bearings so
that it may either oscillate as an ordinary swing or revolve upon its axis as may be
desired The supports for the transverse beam afores ud consist preferably of four
uprights or pillars forming two pairs, each two pillars forming a pair being secured
together by horizontal rods, by trellis work or other suitable means At the ends
of the transverse beam are arr inged frames or extension pieces to which are
suspended chairs or other stats capable of revolving or oscillating in unison with the
transverse beam
An appliance as above described may be constructed of any size to suit the domestic
nursery or for use in a gymnasium or in the open air
In combination with the device according to my invention I provide a registering
counter of any desired type for indicating and recording the number of oscillations or
revolutions of the swing, which counter may either be attached to the axle of the
transverse beam or it may be placed at a distance, the motion from the swing being
transmitted thereto by any suitable means
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, W Ċ,
Agent for Applicant

page_text: I, MANFRED NFCRO, 10 Alfred Place, Bedford Square WC Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and iscertained in and by the following statement,
eference being also had to the accompanying sheet of drawings
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My invention has for its object to combine a swing or
' seo-s tw "with vertical
1oundabout" whereby the appliance may be employed either as simple swing or
"see-saw," or as a "roundabout
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The improved swing according to my invention comprises transverse beam
Figure 2 or transverse beams B Figure 1 formed of metal or wood supported upon
vertical uprights or standards A by means of a shaft or axle C secured to the centre of
said transverse beanis B, and working in suitable bearings a, so that it may either
oscillate as in the case of an ordinary swing, o1 revolve upon its axis when employ ed
as a "roundabout" as may be desired The uprights or standards A which support
the transverse beams B are four in number, and are preferably disposed in two pairs
as shown, each two uprights forming a pur being secured together by horizontal
rods b, by trellis or lattice work or by other suitable means Said horizontal rods b,
in addition to their initial functions of acting as stays for securing the uprights
forming the pair, serve also as ladders to allow of reaching the top with facility, and
effecting repairs and the removal of the transverse beams B without the aid of
extraneous appliances
At the ends of the transverse beams B, are secured frames or extension pieces D, to
the ends c of which are suspended by means of rods d, churs or equivalent seats E,
capable of revolving or oscillating within the frames D, in unison with the motion of
the transverse beams B aforesud
In a suitable position at the top of the supports A is secured an indicator dial F ot
any suitable type, the train of wheels combined therewith, being actuated by means of
pawle secured to one end of the shaft or axle Cabove referred to, by means of which
the number of oscillations or revolutions may be readily seen I may under some
circumstances employ a second indicator dial, placed upon a convenient part of the
supports as shown at G, or in any other suitable position it a distance from the swing,
said second indicator being actuated by means of connecting rod f and suitable
gearing, or, if desired, 1 may dispense with the indicator F, and transmit the motion
of the transverse beams B by means of bevel or mitre wheels or similar suitable
contrivance
In order to lock the swing, and prevent the movement thereof, I provide a spindle
or equivalent H to one end of which is adapted a handle, which latter, in its normal
position, is vertical and parallel with the standards B On giving the handle a quarter
turn outwards, an arm h secured to the centre or other convenient part of the
spindle H is caused to project and engage with the framework of one of the chairs or
seats E

page_text: A staff, rod or equivalent I having at one end a hook or similar device 2 is provided,
by means of which the transverse beams B may be drawn down in the event of their
assuming at any time a horizontal position
An appliance formed in the manner above described may be constructed to any
suitable dimensions to suit different circumstances, as for instance, such as would be
suitable for the nursery, for a Gymnasium, or for open air recreation, as also of a size
to serve as toys
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
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First An improved swing for recreational purposes, wherein is combined a
Swing or see-saw and vertical roundabout substantially as herein described and
shown in the accompanying drawings
Second In the improved swing herein described and referred to in the preceeding
claim the combination with the transverse beams Band adaptation thereto of Frames D
the ends of which support chans or stats capable of oscillating or revolving within
sad frames substantially as herein described and shown
Third In combination with the improved swing herein described the adaptation
to the the uprights or standards of an indicator for recording the number of
oscillations or revolutions of the transverse beams said indicator being actuated by
pawl attached to the spindle or axle substantially as herein set forth
1000
JAMES
STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers,
20, High Holborn, London, WU,
Agent for Applicant