US1161536A - Frame for soda-fountains and the like. - Google Patents

Description

J. A. SEBRING.

FRAME FOR SODA FOUNTRINS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION man MAY 5. 1911.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

FRAME FOR SQIDA-FOUN' IAINS AND THE LIKE.

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Patented Nov. 23, M lli.

Application filed may 5, 1911. Serial No. 625,326.

T 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, J AMES A. Sesame, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Cleveland, county of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Frames for Soda-Form tains and the like of which the following is a specification, the principle of the invention 'being herein explained and the best mode in which I have contemplated applying that principle, as to distinguish it from other inventions.

lVly invention relates to an improved metallic frame foi containing soda fountain ins.

The improved frame here shpwn and described possesses numerous advantages over other types by reason of its increased strength and. stability and because the frame can now be made in one integral piece of This con- -struction makes it possible to attach the heat-insulating partitions much more closely than formerly and likewise furnishes a sup-' portfor both the vertical and horizontal layers.

The annexed drawing and the following description set forth in detail certain mechanism embodying the invention, such disclosed means constituting, however, but one of various mechanical forms in. which the principle of the invention may be used.

In said annexed drawing: Figure l is a' perspective View of my improved frame work; Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing in detail my improved connections between the angle irons; and Fig. 4 is a sec tional view of my frame as used in a soda fountain.

In Fig.1 the frame 1 is shown supported on the adjustable supports 2 and bearing the upper frame work 3. T he main frame comprises angle-irons 4, which are welded together at the corners in order to make a smooth joint as shown in Figs. 8 and l. It will be noted that the angle-irons used for the vertical members are l -shaped but that the angle-irons used for horizontals are in the shape of a l thus affording a rest for the several layers of heat-insulating. material.

The cross-bars 5 which connect the anglelower frame sufiiciently for the attachment of a drip-pan or similar device. The combinations into which one of my unitsflas here shown, may enter will determine to some extent, the exact construction and amount of extension of the upper frame work. The numerous combinations with various other units to which I may adapt my improved fountain will be readily apparent, and need not be described here.

The joints in my frame are shown in Figs. 2 and 3 audit will be noted that not only are they absolutely smooth but that they are also of exactly the same thickness as other parts of the frame. With no projections atthe joints it is apparentthat a much closer attachment of the partitions and covering can be secured which is productive of additional terial since it is the finished product which this specification discloses and not the process of manufacture. The angle-irons used in the main frame have flanges extending outwardly and inwardly from the frame, which are adapted to support the covering "for the fountain preferably onyx or marble and between-this covering 6 and the iron sheet 7 is an air space S. The heat insulating partitions comprise several layers of various materials, such as cork, heavy paper, iron, copper, etc. N'extto the iron'sheet 7 is a thin layer of paper, followed by two layers of cork separated only bya second thin layer of paper and here illustrated for convenience as a solid layer of cork 10. Next to this layer of cork are the various other layers mentioned above.

The sectional view of the cabinet shows the heat-insi'llating walls already described, the covering and also the contents of the cabinet. The latter comprise the ice cream cant12 contained in the chamber 13 surrounded by the ice 14; the reservoir 20 containing the carbonated water separated from the ice cream chamber by a non-heat-insulating partition 22, and connected with the dispensing apparatus (not shown) by the pipe 15. Above the main chamber lies the smaller chamber 3 having a frame work of iron angle-irons similar to the main chamber in that they are adapted to supticn loss has been a considerable factor in port a covering on the exterior and heatinsulating partitions on' the interior; With in this chamber are located the syrup cans" 18 resting on thesupports 19,

The advantages of my improved cabinet Will be readily apparent; Not only is the space taken up by the cabinet decreased but the strength andfrigidity are increased. Furthermore, the partitions may now be more closely and securely attached to the.- frame than has beenpossible heretofore,- thus lessening the: radiation 'loss from the. cooling chambers to a certain extent and permitting more economical operation of the fountain and cooler. Since the radiapreventing efficiency in this class of apparatus, the usefulness of my improved frame and cabinet is obvious, as is also the saving in space through more compact building of the cabinet.

Other modes of applying the principle of my invention may be employed instead of the one explained, changebeing made as regards the mechanism. herein disclosed, provided the means stated by any of the following claims orthe equivalent of such stated means be employed. I therefore particularly point. out and distinctly claim as myrinventionzf 1. In a metallic frame for soda fountains and the like, the combination of four incorners of said base to give a. uniform thickness at all points of said frame Without procorners, and o-ther T-bars having their tongues disposed downwardly and integrally welded to the upper ends of said L-bars, thereby constituting a top for said frame.

.2. In a metallic frame for soda fountains and the like, the combination of fourin corners of said base to give a uniform thickness at all points of said frame witho'ut projections at any point, vertically disposed, inwardly facin L-bars integrally welded to the tongues of said T-bars at such base corne1's, and other T-bars forming a top for said frameand having their tongues disposed downwardly and integrally welded-to the upper ends of said L-bars, said other T-bars and said L-bars having their ends constructed and welded together to give a "uniform thickness without projections at any point of the frame.

Signed by me this 29th day of April, 1911.

JAMES A. SEBRING.

Attested by- HORACE B. FAY, 'JNO. F. OBERLIN.

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