US1221976A

US1221976A - Cushion structure.

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Publication number: US1221976A
Application number: US10535416A
Authority: US
Inventors: Frank P D Arcy
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1916-06-23
Filing date: 1916-06-23
Publication date: 1917-04-10
Anticipated expiration: 1934-04-10

Description

F. P. DARCY.

CUSHION STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23,1916.

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ATTORNEYS.

WITNESSES:

F. P.4DARCY.

CUSHION STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23. I916.

Patented Apr. 10, 1917.

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WITNESSES INVENTOR.

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CUSHIQN STRUCTURE.

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Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Apr. jig), 1911?.

Application filed June 23, 1916. Serial No. 105,354.

To all whom it may concern."

Be it known that I, FRANK P. DAncr, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city and county of Kalamazoo, State of ltfichigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cushion Structures, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in cushion structures.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide in a spring cushion structure an improved ,means for securing the upholstery cushion t0 the spring structure of the cushion.

Second, to provide in a spring cushion structure an improved upholstery cushion.

Third, to provide an improved spring cushion structure in which the springs may be mounted completely upon their supporting frame and the upholstering cushion formed independently and quickly assembled upon such spring structure.

Fourth, to provide an improved spring cushion structure which is very economical the same time strong and durable.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear fi'oin the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure T is a front perspective view of a spring cushion embodying the features of my invention.

' Fig. H is a detail section illustrating one step of a atisfactory method of manufacturing my improved cushion.

Fi H1 is a similar detail sectional view illustrating another step in the manufacture of the cushion.

Fig. TV is a detail view on a line corresponding to line 44: of Fig. HT, showing details of the spring structure and the relation of the top upholstery frame thereto.

Fig. V is a perspective view of one of the upholstering frames.

.Tn the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the helically coiled springs l. are connected at their tops and bottoms by the

cross wires

2 and 3 to the top and bottom border frames i and 5, respectively, the spring structure being assembled as a complete unit. The top and bottom border frames are preferably formed of wire.

The upholstering cushion or covering comprises a top 6, backing 7, with suitable filling 8 between. The top and backing are preferably connected at suitable intervals by the tufting buttons, designated generally by the numeral 9. The covering is also provided with a skirt portion 10 adapted to embrace the spring structurewhen the upholstering cushion is arranged thereon. The upholstering cushion is connected to the spring structure by means of top and

bottom upholstering frames

11 and 12, respectively. These frames are formed of sheet metal and are channel-shaped in cross section to receive the tacking strips 13, the edges of the channel being folded over the tacking strips at 14 to clamp the tacking strips in place.

The top upholstering frame 11 is provided with downwardly directed tongues 15 adapted to engage the top frame 4: while the bottom upholstering frame 12 is provided with integral tongues 16 which are clamped around the bottom spring supporting frame 5 (see Fig. HI). The top upholstering frame 11, besides constituting a means for securing the upholstering cushion to the spring structure, also constitutes a means for securing the parts of the upholstering cushion together.

The edges of the top 6, backing 7, skirt 10, and the beading'strip 17 are superimosed over the tacking strip 13-of the top upholstering frame 11 and secured thereto by tacks 1 8 driven therethrough at suitable intervals, as indicated in Figs. Ill and III. The skirt portion is preferably reversed over the top portion, as shown in Fig. Ill, when the tacks 18 are driven, so that when the skirt is adjusted to position to embrace the spring structure, as shown in Fig. III, the tacks 18 are covered. The lower edge of the. skirt is secured to the lower upholstering frame 12 by means of the tacks 19 in place. The follower plate 21 is then acv tuated to press down the filling and the tufting buttons 9 secured. The follower plate is recessed at 22 to receive the upholstering frame 11, springs 23 being provided for holding the upholstering frame in position. form in a reversed position, as shown in Fig. II, and the edges of the backing, top, skirt and the beading strip superimposed over the tacking strip. and secured thereby by the tacks 18 so that the parts are all. secured together Without the necessity for any stitching or sewing. This may be easily and quickly done and does not require a skilled Workman. The tacking may, if desired, be

done on a suitable support or anvil bar instead of in the form. The upholstering cushion may be quickly and economically manufactured by either method.

In assembling upon the spring structure the skirt is slipped over the spring structure and the tongue 15 of the top upholstering frame 11 engaged over the top frame 4:, as indicated in Fig. III. The lower edge of the skirt is secured to the bottom upholstering frame 12 by meansof the tacks 19. The bottom upholstering frame may be first secured to the bottom frame 4L of the spring structure or to the skirt, as desired. The

springs are preferably slightly compressed so that they serve to hold tthe skirt taut and straight and this also serves to prevent disengagement of thetongues 15 from the top frame. 7

By providing the top upholstering framethe upholstering cushion is provided with a smooth supporting edge or frame which prevents any wear thereon from the spring structure.

My improved cushion is very economical to produce and very strong and durable. In

the event that the covering should become worn or dama ed a new covering may be readily applie or in the event of the springs becoming damaged a new spring structure may be readily substituted.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in a simple and practical embodiment. I

I have not attempted to illustrate or describe certain modifications in structural details which I contemplate as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilledin The skirt is then slipped over the the art to which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as circumstances may require. I

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. The combination with the springs, of a support therefor comprising top and bot tom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames embracing said top and bottom support frames respectively, and provided with tacking strips and with tongues engaging said support frames, the tongues of the top upholstery frame being directed downwardly and removably engaged with the top support frame, the tongues of the lower upholstery frame being directed upwardly and folded over the bottom support frame, and an upholstery cushion comprising top and backing portions, with filling between, and a skirt portion, arranged with their edges superimposed over the top upholstery frame and secured thereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof, the lower edge of the skirt being secured to the bottom upholstery frame by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof.

f 2. The combination with the sprin s, of a support therefor comprising top and ottom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames embracing said top and bottom support frames respectively and provided with tacking strips and with tongues engaging said support frames, the tongues of thetop upholstery frame being engaged with the top support frame, the tongues ofthe lower upholstery frame being engaged with the bottom support frame, and a covering comprising a top and skirt, arranged with their edges superimposed over the top upholstery frame and secured thereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof, the lower edge of the skirt being secured to the bottom upholstery frame by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof.

3. The combination with the springs, of a support therefor comprising top and bottom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames connected to said top and bottom supportframes respectively and provided with tacking strips, and a covering comprising a top and skirt, arranged with their edges superimposed over the top upholstery frame and secured thereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof, the lower edge of the skirt being secured to the bottom upholstery frame by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof.

4. The combination with the sprin s, of a support therefor comprising top an bottom frames, an upholstery cushion compris-v ing a top portion and a skirt portion, and top and bottom upholstery frames disposed within said skirt portion and secured thereto and provided with tongues engaging said top and bottom support frames,

support frame with the tongues of the top upholstery frame being directed downwardly and removably engaged with the top support frame, the tongues'of the lowerframe being engaged over the bottom the springs under slight compression.

5. The combination with the springs, .of a top frame therefor, an upholstery frame channel-shaped in cross section embracing said spring frame and provided with integral tongues adapted to removably engage said top frame and with atacking strip' and an upholstery cushion'comprising top and backing portions with filling between, and a skirt. arranged with their edges superimposed over said upholstery frame and secured thereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof. I

7. The combination with the springs, of a top frame therefor;i an upholstery cushion comprising top an backing portions with a filling between and a skirt portion, an upholstery frame disposed within said cushion and provided with a tacking strip,'the

edges of the top, backing andv skirt portions being superimposed oversaid tacking strip and tacked thereto whereby they are secured together, and means for securing said upholstery frame to said top frame.

1 8. The combination with thesprings, of a top frame therefor, an upholstery cushion comprising a 'top and skirt portions, and an u holstery frame disposed within said skirt portion and secured to said cushion and provided with tongues removably engaged with said top frame.

9. The combination with the springs, of

a top frame therefor, an upholstery cushion comprising a top and skirt portions, and an upholstery frame disposed Withinsaid skirt portion and secured tosaid cushion embracing and detachably engaged with said top frame. I

10. In a cushion, the combination of an upholstery frame, channel-shaped in cross section-and adapted to be secured to a spring support, a tacking strip clamped in said upholstery frame channel, and an upholstery ,60 Y

cushioncomprising a top and skirt arranged with their edges superimposed over said tacking strip and tacked thereto.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

FRANK P. 'DARCY. [as Witnesses LUELLA G. Gnnnnmtn, 'cann'r ill-"GLASGOW.