US1338846A - Standpipe - Google Patents

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H. E. THOMPSON, R. B. LINSLEY AND M. H. RIX.

STANDPIPE. I APPLICATION FILED 0 0T. a. 1918.

1,338,846. V Patented May4,1920.

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HARRY E. THOMPSON, RAYMOND B. LIN SLE'Y, AND MILTON H. 31X, OF THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNORS, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, 'IO FAIRBANKS, MORSE 81; CO., OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

STANDPIPE.

To all whom it'may concern:

Be it known that we, HARRY E. THOMP- soN, RAYMOND B. LINSLEY, and NLILTON H. Rrx, citizens of the United States, residing at Three Rivers, county of St. J oseph,State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Standpipes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in standpipes.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide an improved standpipe or water column which is very easily adjusted to deliver to tanks of varying heights.

Second, to provide an improved standpipe or water column which is simple and economical in structure and one which is very durable and-not likely to become out of repair or inoperative in use.

Further objects, and objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

We accomplish the objects of our invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

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

Figure I is a detail side elevation of our improved standpipe or water column.

Fig. II is a detail rear elevation.

Fig. III is a vertical section through the discharge nozzle showing the relation of the discharge spout thereto.

Fig. IV is a detail transverse section through the spout showing the arrangement of spout supporting cables.

Fig. V is an enlarged detail section on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Fig. I, showing connections for the counterweight and spout supporting cable to the supporting boom or lever.

Fig. VI is a detail horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 6-6 of Fig. I.

Fig. VII is a detail side elevation of a slightly modified structure in which a shoe is substituted for the roller of Fig. I.

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 4, 1920.

Application filed October 3, 1918. Serial No. 256,655

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, 1 represents the vertical portion of the standpipe which is provided at its upper end with a laterally projecting discharge nozzle 2. The delivery or discharge spout 3 is telescopically arranged over the discharge nozzle, being provided with a roller 1 or other part as the shoe 50f Fig. VII, traveling or riding on the top of the discharge nozzle so that the discharge spout is supported for longitudinal and vertical tilting adjustment. The inner end of the spout is of such dimensions relative to the nozzle as to allow some movement laterally as well as longitudinal and vertical movement.

A bracket 6 projects upwardly above the spout and on this I mount a lever or boom 7. This lever or boom 7 is pivoted at its rear end at 8 to project over the spout. The spout 3 is suspended from the swinging end of this boom by a'pair of cables9. The

spout is provided with a stirrup 10 to which the cables 9 are connected, the cables being disposed one at each side of the spout so as to provide a lateral balancing'means, that is so as to support the spout against rotative or twisting movement. The cables thus connected accommodate the arm 11 between them which is provided ,to supportvalve and other operating mechanism of the standpipe, such operating mechanism not being illustrated as they form no part of this invention. The stirrup 10 is disposed in front of the longitudinal center of gravity of the spout.

The counterweights 12 are connected to the lever 7 by means of the cables 13, the cables being connected to the front end of the lever and passed over guide pulleys 14 supported by the post or mast 15 projecting upwardly from the bracket 6. This post or mast 15 has a cross head 16 on its upper end carrying the shaft 17 for the pulleys.

In the structure illustrated, cables 13 are continuations of the cables 9, the cables being passed through the lever 7 and secured thereto by clips 18 arranged at each side of the levers or in some other manner. See Fig. V.

The arm 11 is provided with a rest 19 for the spout when in its elevated position.

The spout is preferably provided with a hand piece 20 for convenience in manipulation from a tender. The chain 21 limits the outward movement of the spout.

The counterweights 12 are preferably made up of a series of blocks as illustrated so that the proper adjustment and weight can be readily secured and also this is a matterof convenience in handling the counterweights and erecting the spout.

With this arrangement of parts, the spout can be very easily manipulated to raise and lower it to position and is comparatively simple and economical in structure and very durable in use. We have not attempted to illustrate and describe other embodiments of our invention which we contemplate as we believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to which our invention relates to embody or adapt the same as mzg be desired.

aving thus described our invention, what we claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a water column or standpipe, the combination of a vertical pipe, a laterally projecting discharge nozzle therefor, a discharge spout arranged over said discharge nozzle and having a roller at its rear end riding on the top of the nozzle whereby the spout is supported for pivotal and longitudinal adjustment thereon, a lever pivoted at its rear end extending forwardly above said dischar e spout, a spout suspending cable at the ront end of said lever, a post disposed at the rear end of said lever and provided with a pulley, a counterweight, and a suspending cable therefor disposed over said pulley and connected to said lever.

2. n a water column or standpipe, the combination of a vertical pipe, a laterally projecting discharge nozzle therefor, a discharge spout arranged over said discharge nozzle for pivotal and longitudinal adjustment thereon, a lever pivoted at its rear end extending forwardly above said discharge spout, a spout suspending cable at the front end of said lever, a post disposed at the rear end of said lever and provided with a pulley, a counterweight, and a suspending cable therefor disposed over said pulley and connected to said lever.

3. In a water column or standpipe, the combination of a vertical pipe, a laterally projecting discharge nozzle therefor, a discharge spout arranged over said discharge nozzle with its rear end. riding thereon whereby the spout is supported for pivotal and longitudinal adjustment, a lever pivoted at its rear end extending forwardly above said discharge spout, a spout suspending cable on said lever connected to said discharge spout in. front of its longitudinal center of gravity, a counterweight, a suspending cable therefor connected to said lever, and a guide for said counterweight cable disposed above said lever.

4. In a water column or standpipe, the combination of a vertical pipe, a discharge nozzle therefor, a discharge spout operatively associated with said discharge nozzle, a lever pivoted at its rear end extending forwardly above said discharge spout, a spout suspending cable on said llever, a counterweight, a suspending cable therefor connected to said lever, and a guide for said counterweight cable disposed above said lever.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands in the resence of two witnesses.

HA RY E. THOMPSON. RAYMOND B. LINSLEY. MILTON H. RIX.

Witnesses:

PAUL L. ULRICH, P. L. BUNN.

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