US1353778A - Hoop-rolling device - Google Patents

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r. A. MOORE.

HOOP ROLL ING DEVICE. KPPLlCATlON FILED FEB. 16. I920.

. 1,353,778,, PatentedSept. 21,1920.

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. JAMES ALEXANDER MOORE, 0F

WEIR, KANSAS, ASS IGNOR 0F ONE-HA YOUNG, 0F WEIR, KANSAS.

HOOP-ROLLING DEVICE.

Application filed February 16, 1920. 7 Serial 1N0. 359,048.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, JAMES A. MOORE, a citizen of the United States residing at Weir city, in the county of herokee and State of Kansas, have invented new and useful Improvements in Hoop-Rolling Devices, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a toy in the nature of ahoop rolling device, and the object of the invention is to provide a devue of this character whereby a hoop may be rolled and whereby other movable parts may, at the same time, be actuated to give to the rolling device the appearance of having a jumping motion simulating somewhat the running action of a jack rabbit or similar animal. I

The invention consists ofthe features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts, hereinafter fully described and claimed, reference being had to the accoun panying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of the device as employed in connection with a hoop.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same,-

In carrying my invention into practice- I provide a hoop rolling device comprising a preferably oblong rectangular frame 1 composed of longitudinal side plates 2 and i coupled by suitable connecting members 4, which rigidly join and hold them in spaced relation. The side plate 2 projects at its forward end a short distance in advance of the forward end of the side plate 3 and carries at such end a laterally projecting hoop retaining hook 5, while the rear end of the side plate 2 projects adistance in rear of the rear end of the side plate 3 and is properly shaped to provide a manipulating handle 6.

Arranged between the forward ends of the side plates 2 and 3 is a friction roll 7.

carried by a transverse spindle 8, the ends of said spindle being journaled in and projecting through suitable openings formed in the side plates. The friction roll is adapted for bearing contact with the hoop 9 which is adapted to be heldand rolled the actuating device. This hoop 9 is designed to be retained between the hook 5 and the roll 7 and to rest with the rear portion of its periphery in bearing contact with said friction roll, so that when the device is sup- Specification of Letters Patent.

' hoop will be held ties of surface mounted. upon the Patented se aei, 1920;

ported by being heldin the-hand o'f the" if operator, as shown in Fig. '1, and forward pressure is exerted through said friction roll upon the hoop, as the operator runs'or walks, rolling motionin a forward direction will be transmitted to thehoop in anob vious manner, while at the same time the friction roll '7 will be revolved. i

The free endor bill ofthe hook 5 is arranged in suitably spaced relation to the foreshortened forward end of theside plate 3 to provide a throat or eiitrance'spacc 10, through which the hoop is adapted to be inserted and removed, the construction being such that the hoop may be easily disasseciated from the actuating device whenever desired,while during the rolling action the between the hook and friction roll against accidental displacement. The hook 5 is spaced a sufhcient distance in advance of the frictionroll 7 to permit the hoop 9 to have a certain range or degree of forward and backward motion, during which it may move into and out of engagement with the friction roll, in order that sufficient freedom of motion may be allowed to permit the hoop to travel over irregulariwithout transmitting violent shocks or jars to the friction roll or other parts of the actuating device.

Motion simulating devices are arranged at each side of the'frame, and each set of these devices comprises a circular crank disk 11 adjacent end of the spindle 8 and carrying a wrist pin 12 with which is pivotally connected the forward end of a reciprocating bar or member 13. The rear end of this bar or member is vided with a longitudinal slot 14 slidably and pivotally engaginga headed pin or stud 15 upon the adjacent side plate of the frame, the construction being such that when the roller 7 is revolved the crank disks 11 will'be revolved therewith and the bars 13 will be given a backward and forward and npward and downward motion, the cranks and bars simulating to a certain extent the running motion of a jack rabbit struction and operation of my improved hoop rolling device will be readily understood, and it will be seen that a device of this kind is provided which is simple of construction and by means of which rolling motion may be imparted to the hoop which in turn will drive the friction roll, and that the friction roll will communicate motion to the side sets at motion simulating elements, which adds Zest and interest to the operation of the device.

Having thus fully described my invention, 1 cla1m:--

a said rotary elements.

2A device of the character described comprising a frame having, a manipulating handle, a hoop engaging friction roller on said frame, a laterally disposed hoop retaining hook arranged in spaced and cooperative relation to said friction roller to reinovably hold a hoop in engagement with said friction roller, guide members on the frame, rotary crank disks actuated by the triction roller and provided with wrist pins, and reciprocatory bars pivotally engaging said wrist pins and having slotted portions slidably and pivotally engaging said guide members. V

3. A device oi"? the character described comprising a frame having a manipulating handle, a hoop engaging friction roller on said frame, a hoop retainng device cooperating with said roller, guide members on the frame, rotary crank disks actuated by the roller and provided with wrist pins, and reciprocatory bars pivotaliy engaging said wrist pins and having slotted portions slidably and pivotally engaging said guide members.

In testimony whereof I aiiiX my signature.

JAMES ALEXANDER MOORE.

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