US1209150A

US1209150A - Ironing-table.

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Publication number: US1209150A
Application number: US9409116A
Authority: US
Inventors: Harry A Hannold
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1916-04-28
Filing date: 1916-04-28
Publication date: 1916-12-19
Anticipated expiration: 1933-12-19

Description

H. A. HANNOLD.

, lRONlNG TABLE.

APPLICATION man APR.2B, I916.

Patented Dec. 19, 1916.

'7 laid Q H. A. HANNOLD.

IRONING TABLE. APPLICATION man mun. 1916.

Patenmd Dec. 19, 1916.

314 'ueniiom wil'nemm I J one HARRY A. HANNOLD, or oLAnIoN, rmvnsvnvnnrn.

, IRONINGeTABLE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRY A. HANNoLD, a citizen of the United States, residing at Clarion, in the county of Clarion and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Ironing-Tables, of which the following is a specification.

This invention ..relates to ironing tables, and has for its primary object to provide a table capable of being adjusted to compensate for the statures of various users of the same, which provides a strong, stable, and rigid table surface capable of withstanding the strains and pressures incident to the ironing or pressing of materials with the least liability of the same wabbling or becoming distorted, and which, when not in use, may be folded or collapsed to occupy but small space.

A further object of the invention is to provide in connection with an ironing table of the above described character, improved means for'attaching to the board itself, rests for supporting an iron or other pressing implement, and which also afiords means whereby a sleeve board may be readily attached.

With these objects in view, together with; others which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the novel combination and arrangements of parts all as will be described more fully hereinafter, and particularly illustrated in the drawings, pointed out in the claims.

The invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure l is a side elevation of an ironing table constructed in accordance with the invention. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the device illustrated in the above mentioned figure. Fig. 3 is a view, similar to Fig. 1, parts being in section, and the table shown in collapsed or folded position. Fig. 41 is a plan view of the table supporting frame with the board removed. Fig. 5 is an enlarged top plan view of the table supporting block, and Fig. 6 is a similar view of the improved traveler.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, 7 indicates generally the table support, the same comprising a suitable base 8, supported upon legs 9, the latter being in turn supported for ready movement upon casters 10. The base or support 8 comprises preferably a vertically disposed column pro- Specification of Letters Patent. Pat ented1)ec,19,1916, Application filed April as, 1916. Serial No. 94,091. r I

vided for the major portion of its length With a circular recess 11-for the reception of a standard 12. The standard 12 is of such transverse dimension as to fit snugly and slidably within the said column, a set .screw 13 being arranged in the latter for holding the standard in its various positions ing from opposite sides of the said block 11' 1s a pair of spaced lugs or ears 16,, for the re ception of the inner ends of arms 17 constituting a collapsible bracket. The ears 16 may be provided with alined apertures within which a pivot pin 18 may be inserted, the

said pivot pin securing the adjacent end of each of the arms 17 to the block 14 in pivotal relation. The outer ends ,of the arms 17 may be formed to provide transversely disposed rests or supports 19 for the accommodation and support of an ironing board 20. The ironing board in this instance is formed in two sections, the said sections being connected at their adjacent ends by suitable hinges 21 to permit of the folding of one section upon the other. One of the arms 17 of the sectional bracket above described is secured by means of screwsor,

bolts 22 to one of the board sections, in order that the same will be carriedthereby when the said arm 17 is swung upon its pivot 18, while the opposite arm 17 isadapted merely to releasably support the opposite board section. The board 20 is so re lated to the sectional bracket that its hinge connection lies directly above the center of the standard 12, and the block 14 may be extended upwardly to terminate even with the outer end of the said standard to afford a suitable central support for the board 20.

Arranged upon the standard 12 for adjustment longitudinally thereof is a traveler 23, the said traveler being provided w1th oppositely disposed ears or lugs 24'for pivotal connection with links 25, the said links being connected pivotally at their opposite ends with the arms 17 of the sectional bracket, the said connection being effected preferably at a point intermediate the ends ofthe said arms. A set screw 26 may be arranged in the rigid with the standard 12 in its various positions of adjustment thereon.

In operation, assuming the table to be collapsed, the traveler 23 is forced upwardly of the standard 12, this movement compelling the arms 17 to rock outwardly and upwardly upon their pivots 18 until in substantially horizontal position. The board is then swung to correct position, the free section of the same being moved upon the hinge 21 until it is limited in its movement to be held in horizontal position by the rest 18. The traveler may be held rigid in correct position by operation of the set screw 26. When it is desired to fold the table, the set screw 26 is loosened and the hinged sec tion of the board 20 is swung over upon the opposite section, whereupon the traveler due to the weight of the board and the bracket, will gravitate to the position shown in Fig. 3, and the arms 17 will swing inwardly upon their pivots 18 as is obvious. The entire stand or table may then be rolled upon the casters 10 to any convenient out of the way place.

An iron support or table is indicated at 27 the same being supported upon the board 20 by means of a bracket 28, suitable clips 29 being arranged upon the under side of the said table to effect a convenient means for detachably securing the same to the said bracket. It is also apparent that a sleeve board may also be arranged to fit upon the said bracket.

While in the present instance I have shown and described my invention in, what appears to me at this time to be, its most actical form, I do not necessarily restrict myself to the precise construction set forth, but wish it understood that I reserve to myself the right to make such alterations in the minor details of construction and arrangement of parts as I see fit without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for traveler 23 to hold the same 7 I claim.

1. In a device of the class described, a standard, a pair of arms one pivoted to projectfrom said standard adjacent one end thereof at opposite points, a board section secured to the free end of one of said arms, a second board section pivoted to said first section, a traveler on said standard, and a connection between said traveler and each of said arms, substantially as described.

2. In a device of the class described, a standard, a block secured to one end of said standard, a pair of arms one pivoted at its end to said block to project outwardly therefrom in opposite directions, a rest ar ranged at the free end of each of said arms, a board rigidly secured to one of said arms to extend substantially parallel therewith, a second board section hingedly connected to said board, a traveler on said standard, and a link connecting each of said arms with said traveler, substantially as described.

3. In a device of the class described, a standard, the said standard being provided with a reduced squared end, a block having a squared aperture arranged over said squared end, an arm pivoted at one end to the oppos'te sides of said block, a rest formed at the end of each of said arms, a board section rigidly secured to one of said arms, and of such length as to engage at one end upon said squared end and block when said arm is swung outwardly, a second board section pivoted to said end of said first section, a traveler on said standard, and a link connecting each arm intermediate its ends with said traveler, substantially as described.

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

HARRY A. HANNOLD.

Witnesses:

Run) CYIHERT, R. E. L. BARTLETT.

five cents each, by auidressing the Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, D. G.