US1002358A

US1002358A - Lasting-machine.

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Publication number: US1002358A
Application number: US39108807A
Authority: US
Inventors: Arthur Bates
Original assignee: United Shoe Machinery Co AB
Current assignee: USM Ltd; United Shoe Machinery Co AB
Priority date: 1907-09-03
Filing date: 1907-09-03
Publication date: 1911-09-05
Anticipated expiration: 1928-09-05

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A. BATES LASTING MACHINE. APPLIOATION TILED SEPT. 3, 1907.

1,002,358, Patented Sept. 5, 1911.

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LASTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. a, 1907.

Patented Sept. 5, 1911.

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UNITED STATES PATENT 7 OFFICE.

ARTHUR BATES, OF LEICESTER, ENGL ANI), ASSIQNOR T0 UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY, OF PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, A CORPORATION OF JERSEY.

LASTING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 5, 1911.

Application filed September 3, 1907. Serial No. 391,088.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ARTHUR BATES, a subject of the King of England, residing at Leicester, in the county of Leicester,- England, have invented certain Improvements .in Lasting-Machines, of which the followjects beyond the side of the foot or last. In-- cluded in these types having outturned uppers are the shoes known in Europe and elsewhere as veldt-schoen and the shoes known in the United States as stitch-down shoes. The invention is applicable to machines for lasting such shoes and securing the upper and also to machines for securing the uppers where no lasting or stretching of the upper is done or where the upper has been lasted or stretched in a previous operation or by mechanism not associated with that of the present invention.

A very important feature of this invention consists in means arranged in such machines for engaging the upper between the edge of the upper and the last and which, when employed in combination with means for applying tension to the upper or for pulling the upper over the last, may have the function of producing in theupper a degree of slack or fullness that will permit the upper to be forced into the angle formed by the side of the last and the projecting edge portion of a sole on the last bottom. This angle is sometimes hereinafter referred to as the angle. Preferably this engaging means presses the upper toward that angle and into it to obtain the right amount of upper stock to permit the upper. to be permanently secured by a seam extend ng transversely through the projecting rtlon of the sole and the outturned flange 0 upper lyingon the top face of the sole. The said engaging device, which will be herein frequently referred to as the presser may be, if desired, shaped and arranged as a forming tool which will bend the upper into the angle and impart to it more or less of the form which it is to have in the finished shoe. The presser may be used with means for securing the upper and then it will for the best results hold the upper in position while it isbeing secured. If the presser is employed with pulling means which releases the upper after the presser comes into holding engagement with the upper it will prevent the loss of the tension to which the upper has been subjected-while the right fullness is being measured off and pressed into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting edge of the sole. The amount of this fullness will of course vary with the depth of the angular crease into which the upper is to be bent. As herein shown the presser is movably mounted and means is.

provided for actuating it with relation to the work. This means comprises provision for yieldingly moving the presser toward the plane of the sole mto a position which will vary according to the thickness of the stock. The presser is then actuated by other means which acts with a considerable force, and maybe unyielding and, if desired, adjustable, to force the upper toward the last and into the angle. If the upper is held under tension it will be somewhat formed by being bent by the presser and the presser may be shapedto approximate the contour of the adjacent face of the side of the last and may press the upper against the sole so that a more or less distinct formation of the upper will be secured. If the upper is to be permanently fastened in the same operation in which the presser takes part, then the presser will preferably hold the formed upper in the position in which it is to be secured while the securing means is operating.

In the embodiment of the invention herein shown for the purpose of explaining the invention and illustrating one form of mechanism in which it can be advantageously employed, means is provided for pulling an upper over a last having a sole pro ecting beyond the edge of the last bottom, in combination with means for securing the upper temporarily by lasting tacks driven through the upper and into the edge of .the sole. The pulling means com rises grippers which are actuated upwardly or stretching the upper and then are moved outwardly for drawing the upper over the edge of the shoe which is held edge uppermost upwardly by the operator. The securing mechanism comprises a driver and a horizontally reciprocating tack carrying block movable over the pulled upper. The presser is movably mounted for reciprocation longitudinally toward and from the shoe and for pivotal movement downwardly into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting edge (portion ofthe sole. It is impelled forwar ly by a spring and has a recess in its upper edgein which stands a stud projecting from the reciprocating tack block. The recess presents a shoulder which the sprin holds against the stud as it exerts pull to a vance the presser. The recess has an inclined front face 'over which the stud rides when, during the forward movement of the tack block, the presser has been impelled forwardly by its spring until it has contacted with the upper that is bridged from the side of the last to the edge of the sole. As the stud rides over the incline it rocks the presser downwardly toward the side of the last, thus pulling the upper from the direction of the grippers into the angle between the last and sole. In this movement the presser measures off the amount of upper required for fitting the upper into the angle and securing'it in the subsequent sewing operation by which the upper is permanently attached to the sole. In the movement of the presser to measure of! the upper required to bend into the angle, the upper may pull out of the grippers which are held closed by a suitably formed cam acting throu h a spring, or the grippers which have een moved outwardly by a sprin for overdrawing the upper may be pulle back toward the machine. The adustment of the grippers closing and the updraw springs or the formation of the closing cam may determine which of these actions will occur. The presser is shown as formed with an edge shaped to "bend and somewhat crease the upper into the angle, and with a face sha ed to the approximate contour of the portion ofthe last adjacent The force with which the.

to the angle. upper is pressed downwardly into the angle and against the last depends partly u on the tension against .which the upper is pu led from the grlppers, and the extent of this movement which determines the amount of stock which shall-be pulled back and forced into the angle to produce fullness or slackmay be varied, as, for example, by the adjustment of the stud on the tack block which may be eccentricall mounted in the block. The inclined face 0 the recess in the presser over which the stud rides may be formed by a spring to avoid too severe straining of the upper bythe presser. The outer face of the head of the presser is formed to fit against the upper resting on the top face of the projecting edge portion of the sole. The head of the presser may also have a projection to engage the upper lying over the edge of the sole and limit the down-' presser the edge portion of the sole, to-

gether with a thickness of the upper, is clamped and held during the driving of the fastening tack into the edge of the sole. By reason of this arrangement, by which the edge of the sole is accurately positioned and is supported and clamped upon opposite sides, the tacks may be driven into the sole with more certainty and in a way to'have greater holding power than if the 'sole were not so supported. The work rest is also provided with means in the form of a flange or fingers for engaging the edge face of the sole to position the shoe vertically. These fingers, overlying the edge of the sole, form a guide for the upper over which the upper is pulled by the presser so that the edge of the sole is not liable to be displaced or crumpled down by the upper.

The machine in which this invention. is shown as embodied is of the type shown in United States Letters Patent No. 584,744 and in accordance with a feature of this invention provision is made for employing the machine for use on any portion of the shoe which may not have the upper o'utturned or on other types of shoes than those which have been described. To this end the work rest is movable from its operative position to expose for use another rest, and the presser is movable from its operative position to permit the use of a rest for the edge of a shoe. A particular feature of the invention is found in connecting the presser and said edge rest so that when one is moved toward its oper ative position the other is moved away from position for use.

It will now be understood that a further feature of the invention embodied in the illustrated machine consists in the employthe upper into the edge of the sole.

Another feature consists in imparting movementxto thegrippers in such manner that they first pull the upper across clear of the edge of the sole and next move the upper into -contact with that edge while showing the work rest.

maintaining the pull; and in combination with the grippers operating in this way means are provided for supporting the sole against the movements of the grippers.

These and other'features of the invention will be explained in connection with the following description and will be pointed out in the claims.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the operating parts of the machine. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of these parts of the machine directly concerned with the present invention showing the position when the machine is at rest. Fig. 3 is a view showing the positions when the grippers have gripped and updrawn the upper. Fig. 4 is a similar view at the end of the overdraw. Fig. 5 is a similar view with the presser forward. Fig. 6 is a. similar view just as the tack is being driven. Fig. 7 is a-perspective view Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the presser. Fig. 9 shows the parts that are intended particularly for veldtschoen work moved into inoperative positions to permit the machine to be employed for lasting other kinds of shoes. Fig. 10 shows a modification. Fig. 11 shows a further modification.

The machine of the patent mentioned includes

grippers having aws

2 and 4 mounted on shanks 3 and 5. The shank 5 is tubular and receives the rod 3 which is actuated to open and close the jaws through a lever 6 and a cam 7 on the main shaft 8.-

the shaft 8 by which the grippers are uplifted fondra wing up the shoe upper to pull or stretch it over the last. The gripper shanks are guided through a block 15 connected with the front end of a lengthwise movable rod 16 having a stud 17 that engages the rear face of the cam block 7 by which the grippers are pulled. toward the machine. The grippers are moved away from the machine in the direction to draw the upper over the last or over the edge of the sole toward position to be secured by a torsion spring 18 acting through a lever 19 against the rear end of the rod. The tension of this spring can be regulated by the adjusting device 10. For positioning the shoe there is a sole rest 21 and an edge rest comprising a thin member 22 and a thick member 23 that can be turned down as shown in dotted-lines in Fig. 9, when only the thin rest is to be used. These mechanisms by which the grippers are closed and opened to grip and release the shoe upper,

lifted to updraw the upper, and. moved outwardly for overdrawing' it are shown in Fi 1 and reference may be had to said prior patent for a fuller description and illustration of them and a complete explanation of their'operation, all of which needs to be understood in only a general way in considering the present invention.

For adapting the machine to last veldtschoen or stitchdown work, an auxiliary rest 25 is attached to the sole rest 21, as shown in Fig. 1, by a binding screw and a spring 24 which permits the auxiliary rest to be turned into the positionshown in Fig. 9 when it is not needed for use. This auxiliary rest, which is shown in perspective View in Fig. 7, comprises a broad contact face 26 adapted to support the tread face of the sole and a member 28 adapted to rest upon the edge of the sole for positioning the work vertically and protecting the edge of the sole from being crumpled down by the upper as the latter is pulled over the edge face of the sole.

The member 28 may be cut away or notched, I

.from the usual reciprocating tack carrying.

block 32 for securing'the upper can be driven through the upper into the edge of the sole.

The presser 35 is mounted on a bracket 36 secured to the frame ofthe machine. The

presser comprises, as shown in perspective view in Fig. 7. an open frame,-the side members of which are slot-ted as at 38 to receive the squared or planed end portions of a shaft 40 mounted in the bracket. A spring 42 con nects a stud 44 at the lower rear end of the presser with a stud 45, which is mounted upon the reciprocating tack block 32 that is actuated forwardly and backwardly by a lever 48 and a cam 50 on the'main shaft. The studs 44 and are so arranged with relation to the connection of the presser with the shaft 40 that the presser is actuated up wardly and forwardly, or toward the shoe, by the spring 42. The presser has a. cross bar at its rear end which is held by the spring 42 against a face 51 on the shaft 40. The side members of the presser are pro- I vided with recesses 46 in their upper edges,

which receive a projection 49 on the reciprocating tack block. This projection conveniently carries the stud 45, before mentioned, as is shown in Fig. 6. The projection engages-the rear wall 53 of the recess 46 and in its backward stroke it moves the presser rearwardly away from the work and a holds it against the action of the spring 42.

The front walls 52 of the recess present inclined or cam faces which are engaged by the projection 49 to force the presser downwardly against the action of the spring42.

- to operating upon a different kind.

' rests and the presser may be moved together chine is, started the grippers descend and.

wardly toward the'side of the last.

The arrangement is' such that, as the tack block moves forwardly for presenting atack in position to be inserted, the presser advances under the influence of its spring 42 until it engages the upper held under ten-.

sion by the grippers. This engagement with the upper arrests the forward movement of the presser and the projection 49 moving forwardly with the tack block, engages the edge portion of the sole projecting beyond the bottom of the last. The end face of the presser is shaped to bend the upper into the angle between the side of the last andthe projecting edge portion of the sole. The construction of the presser is such that while bending the upper into the angle it creases the upper and forms-it into a proximately the shape which it will have in said angle in the finished shoe. The presser will preferablybe provided with a projection 57 on.

its front face which can act as a sto to limit the movement of the presser into t e angle. This projection will, in that case,-also ress the upper down upon the edge face 0 the sole into position to receivethe tack. If the movement of the presser for carrying it into the angle is greater than the projection 57 allows it to have, projection will cause the shoe to be pushed downwardly.

The shaft 40 on which the presser is mounted supports a segment gear 60, which is in mesh with a segment gear 62 on a shaft 64, upon which the edge rests 22, 23 are pivotally mounted. By this connection the edge one toward the other from operative position when it is desired to change the machine from operating upon one kind of shoes In the use of the machine for operating upon veldtschoen or stitclrdown shoes, the

parts are positioned as shown in Fig. 2, the

shoe being presented" in the hand of the operator with the tread face of the projec'ting edge portion of the sole against the face 26,0f the auxiliary rest and the edge of the sole against the member 28 of the auxiliary rest. The presser will at this time occupy a raisedand retracted position out of contactwith the shoe. When the maclose upon the upper and then are uplifted to pull or stretch the upper and draw it into conformity. with the contour of theportions of the last over which it is pulled. The grippers then move outwardly from the position shown in Fig. 3 to the position shown in Fig. 4, carrying the upper from tween the side of the last and the to an updrawn position, Where it is preferably 7' out of contact with the edge of the sole, into a position in which it lies across the edge face of the sole in contact therewith. The auxiliary rest supports the edge portion of the sole so that it is not displaced laterally by the overdrawing of the upper, and the member. 28 of the auxiliary rest prevents the projecting portion of the sole being crumpled down by the pressure of the u per.-

The tack Block next advances towar the position shown inFig. 6, and in this move-. ment the stud 49 permits the spring 42 to move the presser forwardly until it contacts with the upper, which is at this time bridged across from the side of the last to the edge of the projecting portion of the sole. The parts are so arranged that the end portion of the presser engages the upper in about the plane of the top face of the sole and the yielding actuation of the presser bythe spring permits the presser to adapt its forward position to the thickness of the sole and upper material between it and the auxiliaryrest. When the advance of the presser is arrested, the stud 49 moves forwardly in the recesses in the upper edges of the preswr untilit contacts with the mclined or camfaces 52, when it impels the presser still farther forwardly,v causing it to clamp the stock somewhat firmly against the face 26 of the auxiliary rest. As the stud 49 rides up the inclined face 52 it forces the presser downwardly, causing the presser to bend the upper material into the angle beface of the sole,.producing an outturned ange of the upper and forming the upper against the side of the last and the side face of the sole into'substantially the position which the upper, occupies in the finished shoe. The presser is held in this position until the tack has been driven and the tack block 'is retracted. It is to be observed that the presser cooperates with the auxiliary rest in clamping the projecting edge portion of the sole and holding it between the opposed ,faces of said members during the tack driving operation, so that the projecting POltlOIL Y of the sole is positioned in definite relation to the ingoing tack and is supported upon its opposite sides while the tack is being driven. This arrangement enables a tack to be driven through the upper and into the edge portion of a sole for securing the upper even in a sole which is so thin or so flexible that it would be impractical to tack the upper to .its edge if the sole were not supported. The tack block serves as apresser for wiping and folding the upper upon the outer edge face of the sole in osition to be secured by the ingoing' tack. s the presser is forced downwardly to bend the upper into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting portion of the sole, it draws the edge portion of the upper backwardly from the position to which ithas been pulled by the grippers. This is done because the upper which has been pulled over the last is already under tension about the. last. It is important to maintain this tension while measuring offfrom the pulled-over marginal portion of the upper the amountv necessary to produce the outturned flange of a veldtschoen or stitch-down shoe by which the upper is secured in the said angle in completing the shoe. In drawing back the upper to bend it into the angle the upper may be pulled against the tension of the overdraw spring 18 or the cam 7 maybe so formed as to open the grippers or relax their hold upon the stock, thus permitting the upper to be pulled out from between the gripper jaws in this movement. The downward movement of the presser is effected quickly and is followed immediately by the insertion of a fastening tack so that no opportunity is given for the upper to slip back even if it is pulled out of the grippers.

It will now be understood that by the use of this'invention an upper is pulled about a last and then drawn b'a' ckwardly from its edge through a definite distance to measure off sufiicient upper material to allow the upper in the'finished shoe to extend into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting edge port-ion of the sole and be fastened to said edge portionof the sole.

The amount of upper materialthus drawn back and measured off for the purpose stated appears as fullnem or slack after the operation of the machine, it being understood that thesame amount of material is subsequently forced into said angle and secured in completing the shoe. The amount of slack or fullness thus produced is predetermined by the extent of downward movement of the presser. This movement may be varied if desired and a construction is shown in Fig. 10, comprising an adjustable eccentric block 49, fastened by a binding screw 49' which permits of varying the downward movement of the presser to increase or diminish the amount of upper material measured off and drawn back by the presser. In this figure there is also shown provision for avoiding too harsh action of the presser in its downward movement. To this end the inclined face 52 of the presser is formed as a stiff spring which under normal conditions will not yield and will, therefore, provide a predetermined 'amount of slack, but which under exceptional stresses will permit the downward stroke of the presser to be shortened and prevent the presser from injuring the upper.

In Fig. 11 a modified construction is shown comprising a presser 70 secured by a pin and slot connection at 72 with a bracket on the machine frame. The presser is nor- *mally held forward to the limit of its move ment in that direction by a spring-pressed plunger 74 mounted in the bracket. This forward position of the, presser locates its head or actin end in line with the front end of the tack upon the presser below its pivotal connection with the bracket and thus normally holds the front end of the presser raised. The presser has a tail piece 75 which extends behind said block and is engaged by the tack block to move it backwardly againstthe spring plunger in the rearward movement of the block. As the tack block is advanced toward position for inserting a tack the presser moves forwardly with it, contacting with the upper near the edge of the projecting portion of the sole and there its forward movement is arrested. As the tack carrier continues to advance the presser 'is wedged downwardly by the block, said presser being formed for this purpose with an inclined upper edge portion at 76. The downward movement of the presser, toward its full-line position in Fig. 11, causes it to force the upper into the angle between the Side of the last and the projecting edge portion of the sole where itholds the upper until the tack is driven. The auxiliary rest 25 will preferably be formed as shown in 7 but the form shown in Fig. 10 may be employed if desired. In Fig. 11 the auxiliary rest is held in place by a simple concave. washer and a binding screw but the spring 24 shown in Fig. 1 is preferred and that spring may be provided as shown in Fig. 9 with a locking finger to enter recesses in the rests 25 and 21to hold the rest 25 in its operative position.

In the illustrated machine means is employed for pulling the upper about the last to work it into lasted position. It is, of course, immaterial to the invention whether the upper is worked over the last into lasted position by pulling the upper or by manipulating it in any other way and the claims which include means for pulling an upper over a last are to be understood as covering any means for wiping, pressing, or otherwise maintaining the upper into lasted positionabout the last. That feature of the present invention which relates to a novel method of lasting shoes constitutes the subject-matter of an application for United States Letters Patent SerialNo. 391,089, filed September 3, 1907.

Having explained the nature of this invent-ion 'and fully described a construction embodying the invention in the best form now known to me, I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent of the United States 1. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and means for fastening the block. The plunger 74 acts upper, ofmea-nsjfor reversely movin the upper between the pulling means an the last to produce slack in the ortion of upper extending about the last be ore the upper is fastened.

2. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for straining. an upper over a last, and means for tacking the upper to secure it, of means for drawing back the upper between the.straining and tacking operations to produce slack.

3. In a; machine of the class described, the combination with means for straining an upper over a last, and means for tacking the upper to secure it, of automatically operating means for drawing back thg strained upper to produce slack therein before it is tacked U 4. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for straining an upper over a last, and means for tackingthe upperto secure it, of means constructed and arranged to draw the upper back of the tacking point to a predetermined extent after it has been strained and before it is tacked.

5. In a machine of the class described, the

combination with means for straining an upper over a last, and means for tacking the upper to secure it, of means constructed and arranged todraw the upper back to a predetermined extent after it.has been strained and before it is tacked said means having provision for adjustment to vary the amount of back draw.

6. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last through a variable distance,-

and tacking mechanism for securing the upper, of means for drawing the pulled upper back through a predetermined distance to produce a definite amount of slack before the upper is tacked.

7. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for yieldingly pulling an upper over a last, of adjustable mechanisms, operating while the upper is yet held under tension by the yielding pulling means, for drawing the upper back through a distance determined by the adjustment of said mechanism; and means for securing the upper.

8. In a machine of the class described, the combination withmeans for pulling adjacent portions of an upper successively over a last and over the edge of a sole projecting beyond the margin of the last bottom, of means for pressing the upperinto the angle formed by the last and the projecting portion of the sole.

9. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and over the edge of a sole projecting beyond the margin of the last mechanism, for securing the upper to the sole.

11. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and over the edge of a sole projecting beyond the margin 'of the last bottom, of means for supporting the projecting edge of the sole from displacement while the upper is pulled over it.

12. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and over the edge of asole projecting beyond the margin of the last bottom, of a support for the projecting edge portion of the sole having a member extending between the edge face of the sole and the upper while the upper is being'pulled.

13. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with means for pulling an ing between the edge face of the sole and the upper while the upper isbeing pulled, and means for driving tacks through the upper and into the edge face of the sole.

14. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and over the edge of a sole projecting beyond the margin of the last bottom, of means for pressing the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting portion of the sole, and mechanism arranged to secure the upper to the edge of the sole.

15. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last and over the edge of a sole projecting beyond the margin of the last bottom, of means for fastening the upper and means for holding the upper in the' angle formed by the last and the rojecting edge of the sole while the upper is eing fastened.

16. A machine of the class described, comprising means for working an upper over a last and means for fastening the pulled upper, and having provision for producing slack in the upper before it is fastened.

17. A machine of the class described, comprising means for working an upper over a last and means for fastening the pulled upper, and having provision for produ'cingalast, carrying a sole which projects beyond the margin of the last bottom and means for fastening the pulled upper, and having provision for insuring sufficient slack in the upper to allow the upper to be fitted into the angle between the last and the projecting edge of the sole when the shoe is finished.

19. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which projects beyond the edge of the last and means for fastening the upper, of means for bending the upper before the fastening operation into a position to insure enough slack to permit the upper to cover the projecting portion of the sole in the finished shoe.

20. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for fastening the upper, of means for moving the pulling means in a direction reverse to that of its pulling movement to produce slack between the last and fastening point before the-upper is fastened.

21. In a machine of the class described, the combination with grippers and means for yieldingly actuating the grippers away from a shoe to pull'the upper over the last, means for reversely movingthe grippers to produce slack between the last and fastening point, and means for thereafter fastenin O the upper. I 22. In a machine of the class described, the combination with grippers and means for yieldingly actuating the grippers away from a shoe to pull the shoe upper over the last, means for engaging the pulled upper and reversely moving the grippers to produce slack back of the fastening point, and means for thereafter fastening the up er.

23. In a machine of the class. described, the combination with grippers and yielding means by which the grippers are actuated through varying distances to pull uppers according to the elasticity of the stock, means for reversely moving the grippers through a predetermined distance, and means for fastening the upper.

24. In a machine of the class described, the combination with grippers and means for uplifting them to stretch an upper over a last, means for moving the grippers outwardly to overdraw the upper, means for effecting a predetermined inward movement of the grippers, and means for thereafter fastening the upper.

25. "In a machine of the class'described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which projects beyond the edge of the last, of a device constructed and arranged for engaging the upper between the last and the grippers, to press the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting edge of the sole, means for actuating said device and means for-fastening the upper.

26. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an jects beyond the edge of the last, of a device formed for engaging the upper between the last and the grippers to press the upper into the angle formed by the last and the pro.- jecting edge of the sole, and tack driving mechanism constructed and arranged to actuate said device to press the upper into the the upper. I 27. In a machine of the class described,

jecjts beyond the edge of the last, of a device formed for engaging the upper between the last and the grippers to press the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting edge of the sole, and tack driving mechanism comprising a reciprocating member operatively connected to said device to cause it to press the upper into the angle before a tack is driven.

.28. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which projects beyond the edge of the last, of a device formed for engaging the, upper between the last and the grippers to press the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting edge of the sole, and means for inserting tacks to fasten the upper, said machine having provision for relatively moving the device and the shoe to cause the upper to be pressed into the angle before the 'tack is driven.

29. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole whichprojects beyond the edge of the last, and means for fastening the upper, of a device for pressigig the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting edge of the sole, and actuating mechanism for moving said device into position over said angle and then into said angle.

30. In a machine of the class described. the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which means for fastening the upper, of a device for pressing the upper into the angle formed by the last and the projecting edge of the sole, means for actuating said device into 7 position over said angle and other means for.

forcing said device into said angle.

angle and then to insert a tack for fastening the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which pro upper over a last carrying a sole which proprojects beyond the edge of the last, and i 3 1. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole which pro-v jects beyond the edge of the last, ahd means for inserting tacks through the upper and into the edge of the sole, of means for automatically clamping the.projecting edge of the sole during the insertion of a tack.

32. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an up er over a last carrying a sole which proects beyond the edge of the last, and means for inserting tacks through the upper and into the edge of the sole, of means for clamping the upper against the projecting edge of I the sole during the insertion of a tack.

33. In a machine of the class described, the'combinatioi'i'with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying aJ'sole which projects beyond the edge of the last, and means for. inserting tacks through the upper and into the edge of the sole, of means for forcing the upper against the side of the projecting edge of the sole during the insertion of a tack. I v

34. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carryinga sole which projects beyond the edge of the last, and means for inserting tacks through the upper and into the edge of the sole, of a rest for the tread face of the sole and means for clamping the upper against the opposed side of the projecting edge of the sole during the insertion of a tack.

35. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for insertin tacks through the upper and into the edge of a sole on the last bottom, of means for clamping the sole in the-direction of its thickness during the insertion. of the tack.

36. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for inserting tacks through the upper and into the edge of a sole on the last bottom, of means comprising relative] movable parts of the machine for clamping the sole in the direction of its thickness during the insertion of the tac ,37. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an up er over a last, and means for inserting tac s through the upper and into the edge of a sole on the last bottom, of means actuated automatically for clamping the sole in the direction of its thickness during the sertion of the tack.

38. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face, of a presser for forcing the upper into contactwith the side face of the last adjacentto its edge, and means arranged,

to tack the upper to the edge of the sole.

39. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face, of a presser, means for actuating the presser to force the upper against the side face of the last adjacent to the sole and means for insertin tacks through the upper into the edge of the sole.

40. In a machine of the class described, thecombination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face, of devices for pressing the upper into contact with the edge of the sole and with the side face of the last adjacent to the ing it ,into contact Withthe side. of the last and with the edge of the sole and holding the upper while a tack is inserted for fastening it;

42. In a machine of the class described, .the combination with grippers and mechanisms for actuating them to grip an upper, pull it over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face and then release the upper, of tack driving mechanism arranged relatively to the grippers to drive a tack into the edge face of the sole, and automatically operated devices for-conforming the upper to the contour of the side of the last and holding it while a tack is inserted for fastening it.

43. In a machine of the class described, the-combination with grippers and mechanisms for actuating them to grip an upper, pull it over a last carrying a sole which projects beyond the side of the last and releasing the upper, of tack driving mechanism and means for pressing the upper into conformity with the contour of the side of the last and the projecting edge of the sole and holding it while a tack is inserted.

44. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with automatically. operated means for pulling anupper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of means for securing the upper to the sole and .means for forcing the upper into conformity tom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of means for forcing the upper into position to be secured to the projecting edge of the sole.

46. Infa machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face which projects beyond the side of the last and means for securing the upper, of means for forcing theupper against the upper face of the soleand holding the upper in position to be secured.

47. In a machine ofthe class'described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of a presser for forcing the upper into the angle formed by the projecting edge of the sole and .the side 0 the last, and means for limiting the movement of the presser into said angle.

48. :Ina machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of a presser for forcing the upper into the angle formed by the projecting edge of the sole and the side 0 thelast, and a stop carried by the presser for engaging the upper extending over the edge of the sole to limit the movement of the presser.

49. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bottom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of a presser for forcing the upper into the angle formed by the pro ecting edge of the sole and the side of the last, means for-yieldinglv actuating the presser, and means for limiting the movement of the presser into said angle.

the combination with means for pullin 50. In a machine of the class described, an upper over a last carrying a sole on its, ot-

= tom face which projects beyond the side f the last, of a presser for forcin the up er into the angle formed by the pro ecting edge of the sole-and the side of the last, and adjustable means for actuating the presser and a stop on the presser for limiting its movement into the angle. 7

51. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last carrying a sole on its bot-' tom face which projects beyond the side of the last, of a presser for forcing the upper into the angle formed by the projecting edge of the sole and the side of the-last, and means for driving a tack through the upper into the edge of the sole, and means movable substantially perpendicularly to the edge of the sole for pressing the upper into position to be secured.

52. In a machine of the class described, the combination with grippers and mechanisms toactuate the grippers to seizethe upper,

formed by the side of the last and the edge portion of a sole projecting beyond the side ofthe last and holding the upper in position to be secured to said edge portion of the sole.

54. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with means for pressing an upper into the angle formed by the side face of a last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last and means for actuating -said presser, of mechanism constructed and arranged for securing the upper to the edge of the sole while it is so held.

- 55. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means movable toward the side of the last to press the upper into the angle formed by the side face of a last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, of means forlimiting the said movementof the presser into the angle independently of the last. v

56. In a machine of the class described,

the combination with means for pressing an upper into the angle formed by the side face of a last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, of mechanism constructed and arranged for securing the upper to the edge face of the sole While it is so held, and means for positioning the shoe with relation to the presser and the securing mechanism, said machine having provision for relatively moving the presser and the positioning means. p

57. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pressing an upper into the angle formed by the side face of a last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, of mechanism con structed and arranged for securing the upper to the edgeface of the sole while it is so held, and means cooperating with the presser to clamp the sole andupper during the securing operation.

.58. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pressing an upper into the angle formed by the side face ofa last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, of mechanism for tacking the upper to the edge face of the sole while ,it is so held, and means operatively conface of a last and a sole projecting beyondthe side of the last, of means for actuating the presser having provision for variations in the length of the movement of the presser according to the thickness of the stock, and mechanism for securing the upper to the sole while it is held by the presser. I

61. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pressing an u per into the angle formed by the side face oi a last and a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, of means for yieldingly actuating the presser toward the plane of the sole, other means for actuating the presser toward the side of the last, and means for securing the upper to the sole while it is held by the resser.

62. In a machine 0 the class described, the combination with means for pullingan upper over a last,and means for securing the up er, of means for measuring ofl" a portion 0 upper and holding it during the securing operation to provide fullness afterthe upper is secured.

63. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for securin the upper, of means arranged to be actuate automatically in time relation with the securing means for measuring off a portion of upper to provide temporary fullness after the upper has been pulled and before it is secured.

64. In a machine of the class described,-

the combination with-means for pulling an upper over a last, carrying a sole which projects beyond the edge of the last, and means for securing the upper, of means operating automatically before the upper is secured to measure off the amount of fullness required to allow the upper to extend into the angle between the .side of the last and the projecting edge of the sole.

65. In a machine of the class described,

I a presser and an edge rest arranged to occupy the same operative position alternatively, and connections through'wvhich said parts are moved simultaneously one toward and the other away from operative position.

36. In a machine of the class described, "a iorming tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle made bythe side of the last and the projecting edge portion of the sole, and means for imparting to the tool an operative movement to-' ward the last in a plane substantially parallel with the plane of the-last bottom.

67. In a machine-of the class described, a forming tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle made by the side of a ,last and the projecting edge portion of a sole, said tool having means for limiting its movement into the angle.

68. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for pulling an upper over a last, of a forming tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle made by the side of a last and the projecting edge portion of'a sole, and means for-supporting the tread face of the sole opposite to the point at which the forming tool operates.

69. In a machine of the class described, a forming tool constructed and actuated to press the-upper into the angle made by the side of a last and the projecting edge portion of a sole, combined with means constructed and arranged for securing the upper to the edge face of the sole while it is held by the forming tool..

.70. In a machine of the class described, a forming. tool shaped and arranged to bend the upper into the angle between the side of a last and the projecting edge" portion of a' sole, and means for actuating the tool toward the plane of the last bottom to position. it and then in the plane of the last bottom to press the upper against the adjacent faces of the sole and last.

71. In a machine of the classdescribed, the combination with means for applying tension to an upper, of a forming tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting edge portion of the sole, andl means for reciprocating the forming too 72. In a machine of the class described, I

the combination with means for applying tension to an upper, of a tool constructed. and arranged to press the upper into the work, and means holding the presser nor-- mally away from the work and arranged to move the presser pivotally when it has. engaged the work. i

74. In a machine of the class described, a presser for the purpose stated having a recess, a support upon which the presser is mounted for pivotal and lengthwise movements, a spring arranged to move the presser toward the work, a reciprocating actuator having a stud standing in the recess in the presser, said recess having an abrupt rear wall and an inclined front wall whereby engagement of the stud with the rear wall of the recess holds the presser against the spring, and engagement of the stud with the inclined wall of the recess turns the presser.

75. In' a machine of the class described, apresser for the purpose stated, a support upon which the presser is mounted -for pivotal and lengthwise movements, a spring arranged to move the presser toward the work, an actuator and connections whereby the presser accompanies the actuator forwardly under influence of the spring until it engages with the work and is then rocked about its pivot. r

76. In a machine of the class described, a presser for forcing an upper into the angle between the side of a last and the edge portion of a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, means for yieldingly actuating the presser toward the plane of the sole, and other means for actuating the presser toward the side of the last.

77. In a machine of the class described, a presser for forcing an upper into the angle bet-ween the side of a last and the edge portion of a sole projecting beyond the side of the last, a spring for moving the presser toward the plane of the sole, a driven actuator and connections between the actuator and the presser by which the presser is moved toward and from the side of the last and is retracted from the plane of the sole.

78. In a machine for the purpose stated,

'the combination with suitable actuatin mechanism, of grippers, a work rest, an tacking mechanism relatively arranged to cause an upper to be stretched across the edge of a sole on a last and a tack to be driven through the upper into the edge of the sole for holding the upper.

7 9. In a machine for the purpose stated, the combination with grippers and a work rest arranged to support with its edge uppermost a last having a sole on its bottom, of means for actuating the grippers to pull the upper over the edge of the sole and tacking mechanism arranged to insert tacks through the upper into the edge of the sole.

80. A shoe lasting machine constructed and arranged to permit the shoe to be presented to the machine with the edge of the last uppermost and the top face of the shoe toward the machine for the upper to be pulled across the edge face of the sole having, in combination, means for pulling the upper, and a shoe rest having a member for engaging the tread face of the sole, and a member for engaging the edge face of the sole.

81. I i-a lasting machine, a shoe rest having a face for engaging the tread face of the sole and a member for engaging the edge face of the sole, combined with grippers and actuating mechanism therefor arranged to pull the upper in a plane approximately parallel with the tread face of the sole.

82. In a lasting machine, a shoe rest having a face for engaging the tread face of the sole and a member for engaging the edge face of the sole combined with grippers and actuating mechanism therefor arranged to pull the upper first in a plane approximately parallel with the tread face of'the sole and then transversely over the edge of sole.

84. In a lasting machine, a shoe rest having a face for engaging the tread face of the sole and a member for engaging the edge face of the sole, combined with grippers and actuating mechanism therefor arranged to pull the upper first in a plane approximately parallel with the tread face of the sole and then transversely over the edge of the sole, and means cooperating with the. tread rest to clamp the sole in the direction of its thickness during the insertion of tacks.

85. In a machine arranged to insert tacks into the edge of a sole, the combination with tack driving mechanism, of automatically reciprocating means for clamping the sole in the direction of its thickness in time relation with the insertion of the tacks,

86. In a machine arranged to insert tacks.

- into the edge of a sole, the combination with tack driving mechanism, of automatically actuated means for clamping the sole in the direction of its thickness while a tack is being driven and releasing the sole between the tack inserting operations.

87. In a machine arranged to insert tacks into the edge of a sole, the combination with tack driving mechanism, of means comprisinga member actuated by the tacking mechanism transversely of the direction of the tack driving movement for clamping the sole in the direction of its thickness while a tack is being driven. g

88. In a machine for the purpose stated, the combination with suitable actuating mechanism, of grippers, a Work rest an tacking mechanism relativel arranged ,to cause an'upper to be stretche upwar ly out of contact with-the edge of the sole and then to be drawn across the edge of the solewhile under tension, and a tack to be driven through the upper'into the edge of the sole.

89. In a machine for the purpose stated, the combination with grippers, and mechanism to actuate the grippers to pull an upper in a plane approximately parallel with the tread face of the sole and then over the edge of the sole, of a work rest for engaging the tread face and the edge of the sole to resist said two pulling movements.

90. In a lasting machine, a rest having a face for engaging the tread face of the sole and a member for engaging the edge face of the sole and provided with an opening to permit a tack to be inserted in the edge face of the sole.

91. In a lasting machine a rest having a face for engaging the tread face of the sole and a notched member for engaging the edge face of the sole, combined withmeans for pulling an upperover the edge of the sole and means arranged to insert a tack through the upper and into the sole at the notchin the rest.

92. A machine of the class described hav ing, in combination, means for tightening an upper about a last, means for driving tacks, and means to assist the operator in presenting the shoe to the tack driving mechanism in position to cause the tacks to be inserted through the upper into the edge face of the sole.

93. A machine'of the class described having, in combination, means for tightening an upper about a last, means for driving tacks, and a guide for engaging the tread face of the sole to assist the operaton in presenting a shoe to the tacking mechanism in position for the tack to be inserted through the upper into the edge face of the sole. v i

.94. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for tightening an upper about a last, means for driving tacks,-

and shoe guiding means between which the shoe sole is positioned relatively to the tacker to receive the tack through the upper into the edge face of the sole.

95. In a machine for use in making shoes having outturned flanges, a forming tool constructed and arranged to enter the angular'space between the side of the shoe and.

said flange, means for relatively actuating the tool and the shoe in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side face of the last to press the stock inwardly, and means for relatively actuating the tool and the shoe in a difl'erent'direction to clamp the flange" against the outwardly projecting -edge of the sole.

96. In a machine for use in making shoes having outturned flanges, a forming tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle made by the side of a last and the projecting edge portion of a sole,

and automatically operating means for relathe projecting edge portion of a sole, and

automatically operating means for yieldingly actuating said'tool to press the upper transversely. of the last into said angle.

98. In a machine for use in making shoes having outturned flanges, a 'forming' tool constructed and arranged to press the upper into the angle made-by the side of a last and the projecting edge portion of a sole, automatically operating means for yieldingly actuating said tool to press the upper in a direction transverse of the last into said angle, a support for the opposite side of the sole, and means for relatively actuating said forming tool and the support to clamp between them said upper flange and edge por- I tion of the sole.

99. A machine of the class described, having in combination, a forming tool con-- structed and arranged to force the upper into the angle between the side of a lastand the projecting edge of a sole, a rest for the opposite side of the sole, and automatically operated means to actuate said tool and rest relatively to press the upper into said angle and clamp the stock between them.

100. A machine of the class described, having in combination, a forming tool constructed and arranged to force the upper into the an le between the. side of av last and the pro]ecting edge of a sole, a rest for the opposite side of the sole, and means to impart to saidtool and rest relative movements in planes substantially perpendicular respectively to the side face of the last and to the top face of the sole to form the upper into said angle.

101. A machine of the class described, having in combination, a forming tool constructed and arranged to shape an upper having an outturned sole attaching flange into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting portion of the sole, a rest for the bottom face of the sole, and automatic means for imparting to said forming tool a movement substantially perpendicular to the said side face of the last to force the upper into said angle.

' 102. A machine of the class described, having in combination, a forming tool constructed and arranged to shape an upper and the projecting portion of the sole, a rest for the bottom face of the sole, and means for imparting to said forming tool a movement substantially perpendicular to the said side face of the last to force the upper into said angle, said machine having provision for permitting said rest and tool to adapt themselves to the thickness of the-interposed stock and hold the stock under compression while the upper is connected to the sole.

103. A machine of the class described, having in combination, a forming tool constructed and arranged to shape an upper having an outturned sole attaching flange into the angle between the side of the last and. the projecting portion of the sole, a rest for the bottom face of the sole, and automatic means for relatively actuating said rest and tool to clamp the interposed upper flange and projecting portion of the sole first yieldingly and then more firmly.

104. A machine of the class described,having in combination, a forming tool constructed and arranged to shape an upper having an outturned sole attaching flange into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting portion of the sole, a rest for the bottom face ofthe sole, and automatic means for relatively actuating said rest and tool to clampthe interposed upper flange and projecting portion of the sole and then to actuate the tool toward the side of the last to shape the upper in said angle.

105. A machinefor use in making shoes having an outturned sole attaching flange, having in combination, a bottom rest, a forming tool and automatic actuating mechanism whereby to eifect a tightening of the upper about the last and a clamping of the flange against the top face of the pro ecting edge of the sole, said mechanism including means for moving the tool laterally from and toward the side of the last.

Letters Patent No. 1,002,358.

- case in the Patent Otlice.

Ions in [SEAL] Correct tool laterally toward and from the side of the last.

107. A machine for use in making shoes having an outturned sole attaching flange, having in combination, a tool to tuck the upper into the angle between the side of the last and the projecting edge portion of the sole and automatic means for actuating the tool toward and from the side of the last, a rest for the opposite side of the projecting portion of the sole and means to actuate said tool and rest yieldingly to clamp and unclamp the flange and sole.

108. A machine of the class described, having in combination, means for tensioning portions of the upper about the last, means for pressing the tensioned portion transversely of the shoe into a crease, and means for inserting separate fastenings in a direction parallel to the general plane of the sole to hold the upper to the sole.

109. A machine of the class described, having in combination, grippers for stretch ing an upper over a last, means for pressing the tensioned upper transversely of the shoe into position to be fastened, and means constructed and arranged relatively to said presser to drive separate fastenings through the upper and into a portion of the sole in a direction substantially parallel with the tread face of the sole.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ARTHUR BATES. Witnesses:

JOHN RICHARD LAW, ARTHUR ERNEST JERRAM. 7

F It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 1,002,358, granted September 5, 1911, upon the application of Arthur Bates, of Leicester, England, for an improvementin Lasting-Machines, errors appear in the printed specification requiringcorrection as follows: Page '3, line 53, for the reference-numeral read 20,

and line 109, for the reference-numeral "read 501, page 5, line 115, for the word maintaining read mmi ipulatz'ng; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with these corrections therein that the same may conform to the record of the Signed and sealed this 7th day of November, A. l) 1911.

E. B. MOORE, Cbmmz'ssz'oner of Patents.

and the projecting portion of the sole, a rest for the bottom face of the sole, and means for imparting to said forming tool a movement substantially perpendicular to the said side face of the last to force the upper into said angle, said machine having provision for permitting said rest and tool to adapt themselves to the thickness of the-interposed stock and hold the stock under compression while the upper is connected to the sole.

Letters Patent No. 1,002,358.

- case in the Patent Otlice.

Ions in [SEAL] Correct tool laterally toward and from the side of the last.

ARTHUR BATES. Witnesses:

JOHN RICHARD LAW, ARTHUR ERNEST JERRAM. 7

E. B. MOORE,

Cbmmz'ssz'oner of Patents.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 1,002,358, granted September 5. 1911, upon the application of Arthur Bates, of Leicester, England, for an improve ment in Lasting-M1chincsf errors appear in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 3, line 53, for the referencc-nuineml 11) read 2 and line 109, for the refcrencenumeral "50" read 501, page 5, line 115, for the ions in Letters Patent No. 1,002,358. 1

)orrect word maintaining" read mrmi mlatzfng; and that the said Letters Patent should e road with these corrections therein that the same ma conform to the record of the case in the Patent Officei Signed and sealed this 7th day of November, A. l)., 1911.

E. B. MOORE,

(SEAL.

(,bmmz'ssz'oner of Patents.