US1082857A

US1082857A - Collapsible wardrobe, chest, &c.

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Publication number: US1082857A
Application number: US73658812A
Authority: US
Inventors: Leo Geschickter
Original assignee: INFALLIBLE MOTH AND DUST PROOF RECEPTACLE Co
Current assignee: INFALLIBLE MOTH AND DUST PROOF RECEPTACLE Co
Priority date: 1912-12-13
Filing date: 1912-12-13
Publication date: 1913-12-30
Anticipated expiration: 1930-12-30

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L. GESGHICKTER. GOLLAPSIBLE WARDROBE, CHEST, &c. APPLICATION FILED mac. I3, 1912.

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LEO GESCHICKTER, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ASSIGNOR T0 THE IN FALLIBLE MOTH AND DUST PROOF RECEPTACLE COMPANY, OF WASHINGTON,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

COLLAPSIBLE WARDROBE, CHEST, 6to.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application led December 13, 1912.

To all whom 'it may concern Be it known that I, Lno GnscHicKTnR, a subject of the Czar of Russia, residing at IVashington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Collapsible Wardrobes, Chests, &c.; and I do hereby declare the folclear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same,.reference bethereon, which form ing had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures of reference marked a part of this specication.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements Vin collapsible, moth proof wardrobes and chests for holding furs, garments, etc., and the object in view is to produce a nature so constructed and quickly collapsed into a compact form vfor convenience in storing or shipment and so arranged that, when adjusted for use, will moth proof but air and water proof.

The invention comprises various details of construction, combinations and arrangements of parts which will be hereinafter fully described, shown in the accompanying drawings and then specifically defined in the appended claims.

I illustrate my invention in the accompanying drawings, in which 1 Figure l is a perspective view of my improved wardrobe opened up in readiness for use. Fig. 2 is a similar view of the frame of the wardrobe with the canvas or other covering removed. Fig. 3 is a view showing the wardrobe collapsed. Fig. 4f is a vertical central sectional view through the wardrobe. Fig. 5 is a rear view. Fig. 6 is a detail view of,a rack contained within the wardrobe and from which garments may be suspended. Fig. 7 is a detail sectional view showing the manner of holding the door tightly against the marginal edge of the opening, aiiording a moth proof joint. Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing a slight modification in the shape of the receptacle and which is adapted for use as a provision safe, and Fig. 9 is a detail view of a spring hinge, forming a part of the apparatus.

Reference now being had to the details vof,

simple and eiicient apparatus of this that it Vmay be easilyv orm a receptacle which will not only be` the drawings by letter, A and B designate rectangular outlined sections of wood or other suitable material which form a portion of the skeleton frame of the wardrobe or chest and which are connected together by the T-shaped members C and D, which have a two-fold function, namely to hold the two rectangular sections A and B securely separated and braced and also to cause the canvas or other covering of the wardrobe or `chest to be properly creased and folded when the frame is collapsed or reduced to a compact form, as shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings. The outer end of the T-shaped member D is connected by means of a hinge D to the central portion of the end section B and a similar hinge C connects the outer end of the T-shaped member C to the section A. The adjacent ends ofthe two sections C and D are connected by means of a hinge G.

A latch H is pivotally connected at I-I to the end strip of the section B and is provided with grooves H upon the opposite edges thereof and which are designed to engage a lug I fastened to the outer face of the member D and which latch serves to hold the T-shaped member D at right angles to Vthe face of the frame of the section B when the frame is opened up in the manner shown in Figs. l and 2 of the drawings.

A spring, designated by letter K, a detail of whichV is shown in Fig. 9 of the drawings,

is used in connection with the hinges at the outer ends of the sections C and D for the purpose of causing the two members C and D to automatically fold when the latch is released and a slight pressure is applied to one side or the other of the wardrobe.

` Fastened to the side rails of the section B are similar T-shaped folding members J which are connected to the side rails of the section B by means of hinges J in connecy tion with one of which hinges J a spring J 2 is employed for the purpose of causing the two T-shaped members J to'move toward each other when the wardrobe or chest is collapsed and which serve to crease the oppositesidc walls of the wardrobe in order that they however,the T-shaped folding members J may be dispensed with as the sides of the wardrobe might be conveniently folded back by the operator as the wardrobe is collapsed.

VLateral projections N, adjacent to the may fold properly. If desired,

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lower ends of the sections A and B, receive the caster wheels N, forming a means whereby the wardrobe may be conveniently moved from place to place. The covering O for the wardrobe or chest may be of any suitable material, such as canvas or other fabric, and which is preferably chemically t-reated in order to make the same weather proof and as a precaution against depredations of vermin.

A door, designated by letter R, is fastened to one of the open edges of the receptacle by means of hinges It and the covering of the wardrobe preferably extends over the outer face of the section A and also the adjacent face of the door in order that the two plies of the canvas or other fabric may be held in contact against each other, as shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings, and form a tight The frame of the door is provided with apertures S, shown in Figs. 2 and 7, and which are provided for the reception of the shank portions of the thumb screws T, and L designates socket members which are fastened to the section A of the frame, preferably countersunken therein and each s provided with an interiorly threaded portion for the reception of the threaded end of the adjusting screw T, forming means whereby, as the screws are adjusted in place, the door may be held tightly against the marginal edge of the frame A.

The means for holding the garments within the wardrobe consist of a rack, a detail of which is shown in Fig. 6 of the drawings, and which comprises two parallel bars P connected by a round F. Hinges, designated by letter M, are fastened one to the projections Q, formed at the upper end of the sections A and B, one leaf of each hinge being allowed to swing down to a position at right angles to the fixed leaf, as shown in Fig. 4L of the drawings, and form supports for the ends of the bars P. vWhen the rack is adjusted in position, as shown in Fig. l, coats and garments of various kinds upon hangers may be conveniently placed within the wardrobe in parallel planes and the hangers hooked upon the round.

In the event of the vapparatus being utilized as a chest, instead of being held in an upright position as would be the case when used as a wardrobe, casters may be placed in the apertures A3 in the blocks A2, shown in Fig. 5 of the drawings.

In 8 of the drawings, I have shown the application of the principle involved in my invention for use in connection with a provision safe, which consists of a bottom IV mounted upon legs W which may be de* tachably fastened in place and which modification is provided with a rectangular top V, which top and bottom have hinged connection with the folding braces X which are hinged together at X and which are held in extended relation or in alinement with each other through the medium of the hooks Y engaging the eyes Y. The walls of the provision safe, which are designated by letter U, are preferably of canvas or any other suitable pliable fabric which will conveniently fold when the provision safe is collapsed.

It will be noted upon reference to Fig. 8 of the drawings that the canvas or other fabric forming the wall of the provision safe extends over the top strip V and the top V2 comprises a frame V3 and a double covering of fabric V4 and V5, the latter tapering slightly from Vthe central cross strip V6 in order to shed water, and the fabric V* covers the under face of the strip of the frame V3 covering over the frame V. Screws V7 pass through apertures in the frame V3 and engage threaded socketrmembers Vs countersunken in the under edges of the frame V, thus forming a tight joint intermediate the cover and the provision safe. When it is desired to suspend the chest, provision is made through the medium of the eye bolt W2, having a ring Va fastened thereto and where it contacts with the through which a rope may be fastened for Y the purpose of suspending the device.

By the provision of a combined wardrobe, chest, etc., embodying the features of my invention, it will be readily observedthat a receptacle is afforded which may be easily and quickly reduced to a compact-form for convenience in shipment or storage and, when adjusted for use for the various purposes for which it is intended, will afford not only a moth proof wardrobe or chest, but one which will be weather proof as well and, when the fabric of which the covering is composed is treated chemically or otherwise, will make the same water and vermin proof.

What I claim to be new is 1. A collapsible wardrobe, chest, etc., comprising a skeleton frame made up of two oppositely disposed sections, a door hinged to one section, members having springpressed hinge connection with the adjacent faces of each section and hinged together, said members serving, when the frame is extended, to brace and hold the sections apart, said members being adapted to crease and fold the top and bottom of the covering as the sections are collapsed, and means hinged to the opposite vsides of one section and adapted to fold the sides of the covering as the wardrobe is folded, as set forth.

2. A collapsible wardrobe, chest, etc., comprising a skeleton frame made up of two oppositely disposed sections, a door hinged to one section, members having springpressed hinge connection with the adjacent faces of each section and hinged together, said members serving, when the frame is extended, to'brace and hold the sections apart,

said members being adapted to crease and fold the top and bottom of the covering as the sections are collapsed, and T-shaped, spring-pressed hinge members pivoted to oneI section and designed to crease the sides of the covering as the frame is folded, as set forth.

3. A collapsible wardrobe, chest, etc., comprising a skeleton frame made up of two oppositely disposed sections, a door hinged to one section, spring-pressed hinged members mounted upon opposite sides of one of said sections and' adapted to crease the sides of the covering longitudinally and centrally as the wardrobe is folded, as set forth.

4c. A collapsible wardrobe, chest, etc., oomprising a skeleton frame, a covering therefor and provided with a suitable door, two members with their inner T-shaped ends hinged together and their outer ends hinged to opposite sections of the frame, said members serving, when the frame is extended, to brace the same and, when the frame is collapsed, to crease and fold the covering, as set forth.

5. A collapsible wardrobe, chest, etc., comprising a skeleton frame, a covering therefor and provided' with a suitable door, two members with their inner T-shaped ends hinged together and their outer ends hinged to opposite sections of the frame and serving to crease the ends of the covering, and spring-actuated, T-shaped creasing members fastened to opposite edges of one side of the frame, as set forth.

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiiX my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LEO GESCHIOKTER.

Witnesses:

A. L. HOUGH, FRANKLIN H. HOUGH.

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