Improvements in Two Reel Sewing Machines.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application,
20th Oct
1904
Oct
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 12th Oct., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 12th Oct., 1895
Improvements in Two Reel Sewing Machines.
I, DENIS FLANAGAN, of Wellfield Works, Clayton-le-Moors, in the County of
Lancaster, Machine Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in two reel sewing machines, and
consists,
Firstly-Of improvements in the loop carrier or hook which carries the thread
from the needle round the reel case or loop former.
Secondly-Of improvements in the reel case and appliances connected therewith,
whereby a portion of the thread forming the loop is retarded so that less thread is
carried round when forming loops.
Thirdly-Of improvements in appliances to be used in combination with reel
carriers of sewing machines, the object being to allow of the required amount of
tension or drag to be put upon the bobbin or reel irrespective of the size of the
latter.
According to this invention and referring to the first part thereof,
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The improved loop carrier or hook is formed with a point and angular shoulder
in which is a notch or step. The point lays hold of the thread. when the needle
carries it through the fabric, and carries it round the reel case and loop former, and
the angular shoulder causes the loop of thread to be opened, so as to pass on each
side of the loop former, the shoulder or step ensuring its certain carriage.
The improved reel case has an angular slot formed in the side of its shell, and the
apex of the angle is bent outwards, so as to project slightly beyond the shell. A
fine spring presses against the outside of the projecting part, and when the thread
is carried by the loop carrier round the loop former, the portion of the loop on the
off side of the loop former is retarded or held by the projecting part and spring, so
that the take up motion takes up the loose thread of the loop on the reverse side,
and the part of the loop which is retarded or held back, goes to make up the next.
or shoulder which
succeeding loop. In the frame of the loop carrier is a projection
assists in causing the loop to catch between the projection and spring.
Referring to the third part of this invention, I employ a flanged tube, and on the
flange is a short pin. The tube is passed through the centre hole of the bobbin' or
tube, and protrudes slightly beyond same, the pin in the flange being pressed into
the reel or bobbin, so that the Hanged tube and reel or bobbin become practically
The tube and bobbin are now placed on the spindle of the reel carrier.
one.
Hinged to the top edge of the reel carrier is a small finger held in contact with
the top of the flanged tube, by means of a spiral spring, the other end of which is
connected to a hook on the end of a screw passing a lug cast to the reel carrier, so
that by turning the screw, the amount of tension on the spiral spring can be adjusted
Bs required.
The finger pressing on the top of the flanged tube acts as a brake and prevents
the bobbin or reel over-running, and puts the required amount of tension or drag
apon the thread.
Dated this 27th day of October 1894
BRIERLEY & HOWARD,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: the reel or bobbin 13, so that the flanged tube 11 and reel or bobbin 13 become
practically one. The tube and bobbin are now placed on the spindle 14 of the reel
case 5.
Hinged to the top edge of the reel case 5 is a small finger 15, held in contact
with the top of the flanged tube 11 by means of a spiral spring 16, the other end
of which is connected to a hook 17 on the end of a screw 18 passing through a lug 19
cast to the reel case 5, so that by turning the screw 18, the amount of tension on
the spiral spring 16 can be adjusted as required.
The finger 15 pressing on the top of the flanged tube 11, acts as a brake, and
prevents the bobbin or reel 13 over-running, and puts the required amount of
tension or drag upon the thread.
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 :-
(1.) In combination with a two reel sewing machine, the improved reel carrier
or hook consisting of a point 2, angular shoulder 3, and step 4, as and for the
purpose described, and as illustrated by Figs. 1, 2, and 3 of the annexed drawings.
(2.) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts constituting
The improved reel case and appliances connected therewith, as and for the purpose
herein described, and substantially as illustrated by Figs. 1 and 2 of the annexed
drawings.
(3.) A reel case such as 5, having the angular slot 6, the apex 7, of which
projects slightly, and in contact with which is a spring such as 8, all in combination,
and as and for the purpose herein described and substantially as illustrated by Figs. 1
and 2 of the annexed drawings.
(4.) The reel case 5 having a spindle 14, the flanged tube 11, pin 12, finger 15, and
spring 16, all in combination, as and for the purpose herein described, and substan-
tially as illustrated by Sheet 3 of the annexed drawings.
Dated this 28th dox of August 1895
DENIS FLANAGAN,
By his Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.