Tag: Henry S. Walter

No. 707,368 – Plane-Iron Cap (Justus A. Traut And Henry S. Walter) (1902)

[paiddownloads id=”571″]707368

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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JUSTUS A. TRAUT AND HENRY S. WALTER, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNORS TO
STANLEY RULE AND LEVEL COMPANY, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, A CORPORATION OF CONNECTICUT.

PLANE-IRON CAP.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 707,368, dated August 19, 1902.
Application filed April 26, 1902. Serial No. 104,811. (No model.)

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, JUSTUS A. TRAUT and HENRY S. WALTER, citizens of the United States, residing at New Britain, in the county of Hartford, State of Connecticut, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Plane-Iron Caps, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

Our invention relates to improvements in planes, and particularly to plane-iron caps.

It consists, mainly, in the improvement of what is termed the “cap-iron” or “cap-piece” in that class of planes in which the plane-iron is clamped to a frog by means of a screw or cam. By this invention we are able to construct a plane-iron cap much cheaper than heretofore and more efficient and durable, as well as more adaptable to the uses to which it may be put.

In the drawings, Figure l is a side elevation of a plane embodying our invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of that part of the plane to which our invention relates. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section on the center line of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a cross-section on the line X X of Fig. 2 looking in the direction of the arrows.

1 is a plane-stock.

2 is a plane-iron.

3 is a forward handle.

4 is a rear handle.

5 is what is commonly termed a “cap-screw, secured to a frog or support 6 for the plane-iron. The cap-iron 9 is so shaped and constructed as to be engaged at an intermediate point by the head of the screw 5 and at each end to bear upon the plane-iron or a plate, such as commonly associated therewith. In the drawings, Fig. 1, the cap is shown as engaging the forward or lower edge of the plane-iron and engaging the upper portion by means of a cam-pressed spring 7, 8 being the cam employed for clamping the parts. Thus far described the construction and operation of the parts are well known, and hence need not be described in detail.

In practice it is essential that the cap-iron shall be very strong and desirable that it be light in weight, and to that end I construct it, preferably, of wrought or sheet metal. The cap-iron includes a broad blade-like portion 91 and a narrower shank 10. The lower edge of the portion 91 engages with the plane-iron or a part thereof near the cutting edge, while the cam 8 is carried on the shank portion 10. The cap then is subjected to strains in a manner similar to a beam supported at the ends and loaded in the middle. For this reason in order to provide sufficient strength the edges of the shank 10 and a portion of the broader part 9 of the plane-iron are bent down at an angle to provide side bars or flanges 101 integral with the body portion of the plane-iron, and hence contributing to the plane-iron great rigidity and strength. Furthermore, the flanges provide a recess in which to receive the pivot-bearing 81 for the cam 8. In addition to this feature of construction, which contributes substantially to the strength of the cap-iron, we provide a corrugation 11, which preferably commences in the shank portion 10 of the cap-iron and extends downwardly toward the broader portion on opposite lines. In addition to these corrugations shorter corrugations 12 12 may be provided in the broader portion of the cap-iron, contributing vastly to the rigidity and strength of the device, which is preferably curved, as shown best in the side views numbered 1 and 3. The particular construction preserves the curved outline of the cap-iron and permits the employment of comparatively light wrought or sheet metal. The flanges 101 form a pocket in which to receive one end of the spring 7, which is preferably fixedly secured to the cap-iron, as well as a pocket for the bearing end of the cam 8 adjacent to the pivot or pin 81, upon which said cam turns. All of the ribs or corrugations extend generally in a longitudinal direction relatively to the cap-piece, and consequently give greater rigidity to it in a lengthwise direction than transversely.

It is advantageous to have the greater strength extend in longitudinal lines. Should the gage of the metal employed in shaping the cap-piece be so light as to permit any flexibility, it would be in a transverse direction at the lower edge only, and hence advantageous in permitting the lower edge of said cap-piece to yield and bear uniformly against the plane-iron or the plane-iron plate, which is usually employed therewith in planes of the class to which our invention is particularly applicable. In Fig. 4 it will be seen that the ribs are preferably hollowed on the under side, the said view showing the under side of said cap-piece uppermost.

What we claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is —

1. In a plane, a cap-iron having flanges on opposite sides at its upper end, and ribs extending longitudinally of said iron.

2. A plane-iron cap for a plane having corrugations or ribs extending longitudinally thereof, substantially as described.

3. A plane-iron cap for a plane having corrugations or ribs 12 and 12 in the body and extending longitudinally thereof, as described.

4. A plane-iron cap for a plane having corrugations or ribs 11 extending up the shank and 12, 12 in the body extending longitudinally thereof, substantially as described.

Signed at New Britain, Connecticut, this 24th day of April, 1902.

JUSTUS A. TRAUT.
HENRY S. WALTER.

Witnesses:
W. J. WORUM,
EVERETT G. HOFFMAN.

No. 707,356 – Plane-Lift (Charles E. Riecker And Henry S. Walter) (1902)

[paiddownloads id=”569″]707356

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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CHARLES E. RIECKER AND HENRY S. WALTER, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNORS TO
STANLEY RULE AND LEVEL COMPANY, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, A CORPORATION OF CONNECTICUT.

PLANE-LIFT.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 707,356, dated August 19, 1902.
Application filed April 26, 1902. Serial No. 104,808. (No model.)

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, CHARLES E. RIECKER and HENRY S. WALTER, citizens of the United States, residing at New Britain, in the county of Hartford, State of Connecticut, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Plane-Lifts, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

Our invention relates to planes, and particularly to improvements in carpenters’ or bench planes.

The purpose of the invention is to provide a simple and effective device to mechanically elevate or assist in lifting the plane on the return stroke, so that the cutting edge of the plane iron or knife will not become dulled by rubbing backward against the wood. The device, moreover, is so constructed as to be readily applied to a plane and to operate without chattering.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a plane embodying our invention when on the return stroke. Fig. 2 is a similar view, partly in section, showing the position of the parts on the forward or cutting stroke. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the front end of a plane as shown in Fig. 1, the front handle or knob being removed. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a device adapted to be attached to a plane for effecting the results herein desired.

The particular construction of the plane proper is immaterial and will not, therefore, be described in detail, since this invention is applicable to planes in general.

A represents the body or stock of a plane, and in the particular construction shown B is a front handle, and C a rear handle. The operator usually grasps both handles of the plane in using the same. On the forward stroke of the plane the cutting is edected by means of a plane iron or knife D, which projects through a throat or passage in the stock A and slightly below the sole thereof. On the rearward or return stroke, if the plane-iron bears against the wood the cutting edge is rubbed backward and rendered dull. To avoid this, I provide a mechanical elevator in the form of a spring-pressed nose E, which is preferably carried at one end of the stock A in such a manner as to normally project slightly below the sole of the stock, and thus lift the stock a sufficient distance to free the cutting edge of the plane-iron D from the wood on the return stroke. In the particular form shown in the drawings the lifting device or nose E is shaped to the forward end of the sole and is carried by blade-springs F F, secured to a washer-like carrier G, which surrounds the stem or post upon which the forward handle B is mounted. When the handle is screwed down into place, it clamps the carrier G firmly in the position indicated in the drawings, Figs. 1 and 2. The lower edge of the nose of the lifting device E is preferably rounded or suitably fashioned so as not to scratch or injure the woodwork with which it comes in contact and to insure a smooth and noiseless action. In use the operator presses down upon the front knob of the plane in such manner as to overcome the lifting tendency of the elevator E and so as to bring the knife D into proper contact with the wood. As the plane is advanced the knife cleaves the wood and cuts of a shaving of the desired thickness. Upon the return stroke the natural tendency of the user is to relieve the pressure upon the plane and, in fact, to apply a slight lifting tendency. As this lifting tendency is not usually sufficient to elevate the plane from the wood, so as to relieve the engagement of the knife therewith, it is supplemented by a mechanical appliance, herein described, to a sufficient extent to cause the sole of the plane to be elevated to the desired degree, thus prolonging the effective life of the cutting edge of the plane-iron. The method of attaching the elevating device E is preferentially shown; but it is manifest that it may be modified in a variety of ways. As shown, the elevating device takes a long bearing upon the wood substantially the full width of the sole, and hence prevents the tilting of the plane on its rearward movement and effectively elevates the entire cutting edge of the plane, so as to substantially relieve the pressure of the knife-edge against the woodwork upon the return stroke of the plane.

It is obvious that this invention may be applied to any plane of this general type without any alteration to the plane whatsoever. The plane-lift maybe manufactured and sold separately to be attached to any plane. The construction is such that chattering is prevented when the device is in use. This partially results from the fact that the nose is carried at the end of the plane-body, and its supporting or carrying blades F F project rearwardly, so that when the plane is drawn backward, at which time the pressure on the same is very slight, the friction occurs in a direction away from the point of support, so that the action is smooth and uninterrupted. When, on the other hand, the plane is pushed forward, the pressure on the handles is considerable, so that although the friction upon the nose does occur in the opposite direction the force applied is such as to prevent chattering.

What we claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is —

1. In a plane, an elevating device projecting beyond the front end of the plane and means of connection between said elevating device and a portion of the plane, and means to normally cause said elevating device to project below the sole of the plane.

2. In a plane, an elevating device projecting beyond the end of the plane and means of connection between said elevating device and a portion of the plane, and a spring to normally cause said elevating device to project below the sole of the plane.

3. A plane having a front and a rear handle, an elevating device secured to the plane by the front handle said connection includiing a yielding spring-blade.

4. In a plane, a yielding elevating device comprising a nose mounted on the plane in front of the forward end thereof, and a spring for normally causing said elevating device to project below the sole of the plane, the operative edge of said elevating device being rounded.

5. An elevating device for a plane comprising a carrier, blades projecting forwardly therefrom and carrying a nose portion projecting downward therefrom, substantially as described.

6. An elevating device fora plane comprising a carrier portion G, a downwardly-projecting nose portion E, and means for connecting said carrier and said nose portion.

7. An elevating device for a plane comprising a downwardly-projecting nose portion, adapted to project beyond the end of a plane, a spring-blade attached thereto and means carried by said blade portion whereby said elevating device may be attached to a plane on top of its sole portion.

Signed at New Britain, Connecticut, this 24th day of April, 1902.

CHARLES E. RIECKER.
HENRY S. WALTER.

Witnesses:
ALBERT L. WIARD,
W. J. WORAM.

No. 703,158 – Plane (Alix W. Stanley And Henry S. Walter) (1902)

[paiddownloads id=”564″]703158

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

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ALIX W. STANLEY AND HENRY S. WALTER, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNORS TO
STANLEY RULE & LEVEL COMPANY OF NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, A CORPORATION OF CONNECTICUT.

PLANE.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 703,158, dated June 24, 1902.
Application filed December 27, 1901. Serial No. 87,500. (No model.)

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, ALIX NV. STANLEY and HENRY S.WALTER, citizens of the United States, residing at New Britain, county of Hartford, State of Connecticut, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Planes, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

Our invention relates to improvements in the construction of planes.

The object of our invention is to provide a simple, inexpensive, and effective means for securing in place the means whereby the position of the cap of the plane is determined, as will he understood from the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing.

In the illustration we have shown a side elevation of a plane fitted with an embodiment of our improved construction, parts of the plane being seen in section.

The plane which we have chosen to here describe is an iron plane, in which A is the bottom.

B is what is commonly termed the “frog” of the plane. This frog B is secured to the base and presents an inclined upper surface leading down to the slot in the base A, through which the plane-iron C projects. In this type C’ is a plane-iron cap, the two parts thus forming a double plane-iron. The iron C furnishes the cutting edge.

D is what is termed the “cap.” In the particular construction shown this cap is provided with a cam D’.

E is what is termed the “cap-screw” or “holder.” This part E is ordinarily in the form of a headed screw, which takes into a tapped hole in the frog B. This holder E is seldom if ever adjusted after it has been secured in its proper position, and it is desirable to have it snugly retained in that position, so that it will not work loose and disturb the adjustment or allow chattering of the parts when in use. At the same time it is desirable not to have a permanent connection in order that in the event of an emergency a new holder can be inserted. In case the cap should become broken or lost a new cap must be inserted, and if it should vary slightly in dimensions from the original cap the holder must be adjusted. It will therefore be seen that an adjustable cap-screw that will not become loose or accidentally disturbed from its proper position is the end which we seek to attain.

F is a lever or Y adjustment pivoted to the frog B, one end of which is adapted to engage with the plane-iron C, the other end being engaged by an adjusting-nut G. This nut or thumb-nut G is movable on a screw or post H, also carried by the frog B. The plane-iron may be advanced or retracted relatively to the bottom of the plane by means of the adjusting-nut G, which operates the lever F, engaging with the plane-iron, regulating the depth of the cutting edge in the usual manner.

Our invention will be found to consist in so arranging the screw-threaded or tapped passages in the frog B for the cap-screw E and the post H that the said passages intersect for the purpose of permitting the post H to be set up against the holder or cap-screw E when the latter is in its proper position.

We thus securely lock the parts in place to prevent their becoming accidentally displaced or loosened. The screw or post H therefore performs a double function. Not only is it a means for supporting the thumb-nut G for the adjustment of the plane-iron, but it also forms the locking means for the cap-screw or holder. In our preferred construction the thread of the screw E, adjacent the point where the end of the screw H is to engage and lock the same, is turned down, so as to remove the screw-threads. Consequently the end of the screw H will not batter the screw E and render it difficult or impossible to operate it when desired. Furthermore, by so doing a better bearing-face is afforded for the end of the locking screw or post H. Heretofore the frictional engagement of the screw-threads of the cap-screw E has been solely relied upon as the means for holding the screw in position.

By our improvement a simple, inexpensive, and effective means is provided whereby if the frictional engagement of the screw-threads is insufficient the movement of the cap~screw is nevertheless prevented.

The assembling of the plane is accomplished in the well-known manner, there being nothing to require special instructions in regard thereto. The plane-iron is inserted in the usual way, and the cap D is placed thereon, a keyhole-opening D2 in the cap allowing the cap to be slipped on over the holder E. It is then slid down into place, so that the head of the screw or holder E will stand over and engage the cap D. The cam D’ is then swung down into the position shown, and thus securely clamps the parts together. Should the cap-screw E become loose, the plane-iron or parts associated therewith will be likely to chatter, producing unevenness and other undesirable results in the work performed. This is entirely avoided by the employment of our invention.

It should be obvious that the improvements in the construction herein set forth are applicable to many different styles of planes, wood as well as iron, and that the bearing for the plane-iron instead of being a separate frog might be made an integral part of the plane itself, also that the particular form and arrangement are not material so long as the combination of cap-screw and post H is such that the latter element performs the double function of supporting the thumb-nut G and securing the cap-screw effectively in place.

What we claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is —

1. In a plane, a plane-iron, a bearing therefor, a cap-screw for holding said plane-iron in engagement with said bearing, an adjusting-screw for regulating the position of said plane-iron, said adjusting-screw also engaging said cap-screw to lock it, substantially as described.

2. In a plane, a plane-iron, a cap-screw for holding said plane-iron in position, an adjusting-nut, a screw therefor, said screw engaging said cap-screw, substantially as described.

3. In a plane, a plane-iron, a cap-screw for holding said plane-iron in position, a portion of the thread on said cap-screw being turned down, a separate screw engaging the turned-down portion of said cap-screw, and an adjusting-nut mounted upon said separate screw, and means coacting with said adjusting-nut for shifting the position of the plane-iron without disturbing the adjustment of the cap-screw.

4. In a plane, a holding-screw E set into the frog B, an adjusting-nut working on a screw H, said screw engaging said holder to lock it in position, substantially as described.

Signed at New Britain, Connecticut, this 5th day of December, 1901.

ALIX W. STANLEY.
HENRY S. WALTER.

Witnesses:
CHAS. B. STANLEY,
ROBT. N. PECK.