US1475421A - Automobile-top frame - Google Patents
Automobile-top frame Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US1475421A US1475421A US1475421DA US1475421A US 1475421 A US1475421 A US 1475421A US 1475421D A US1475421D A US 1475421DA US 1475421 A US1475421 A US 1475421A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- members
- frame
- secured
- automobile
- transverse
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 22
- ZTMKADLOSYKWCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N lenacil Chemical compound O=C1NC=2CCCC=2C(=O)N1C1CCCCC1 ZTMKADLOSYKWCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 10
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 10
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 10
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 8
- 241000406697 Bifora testiculata Species 0.000 description 4
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 229910000746 Structural steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 230000001721 combination Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000789 fastener Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000007665 sagging Methods 0.000 description 2
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D25/00—Superstructure or monocoque structure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
- B62D25/06—Fixed roofs
Definitions
- My invention relates to automobile tops, and particularly to rigid frames for said tops.
- the object of the invention is to design apparatus of this character which shall be economical, easily assembled,vof pleasing appearance and render efficient service.
- Figure 1 represents a plan View of a frame embodying my invention
- Figure 2 represents a side elevation of a type of frame adapted for a roadster
- Figure 3 represents a partial plan view, showing a frame covered with wire netting
- Figure 4 represents a side elevation of the frame disclosed in Figure 1;
- Figure 5 represents a rear elevation of said frame
- Figure 6 represents a fragmentary side elevation showing a modified form of bearing and supporting member for said frame.
- Figure 7 represents a fragmentary transverse cross-section of said frame, after padding, covering and linings have been applied thereto, said cross-section being upon an enlarged scale.
- a plurality of curved transverse wood frame members 16 are mounted at their ends upon the side frame members 5 and 6, to which they are rigidly secured by means of the angle plates 17 and the rivets 18.
- Intermediate longitudinal wood frame members extending from the vizor 11 to the rear transverse member 25 are provided, each of the same being preferably comprised of a plurality of brace members 28. These members 28 intersect the intermediate trans,
- a top fabric covering is provided for the frame, consisting of the material 34 tacked to the wood members 11 16, 25 and 28.
- An underlining 35 is also provided.
- padding 36 the same being secured immediately beneath the c vering 34c and extending from each of the side frame members 5 and 6 to the nearest adjacent longitudinal frame member 28, and secured and distributed above and between said members, substantially as shown in said Figure 7.
- one form of. my invention contemplates the provision of a wire netting 37 disposed immediately above and secured to the respective frame members proper to form a bed or support for the padding or covering to prevent bagging or sagging.
- buttons or fasteners 38 to which the several side curtains which are secured to the top may be fastened, one of said curtains being suggested by the ordinal 39, Figure 7 which is plates secured to said braces and the front,
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
Description
Nov. 27,1923 1,475,421 G. E. BISIHOP AUTOMOBILE TOP FRAME Filed May 1, 1920 2 SheetsSheet 1 izzreeziozv 650265 f fi/MOP W W 611W I G. E. BISHOP AUTOMOBILE TOP FRAME Nov. 27
Filed May 1. 1920 2' Sheets-Sheet 2 jbzrenioz':
Patented Nov. 27, 1923.
PATENT OFFICE.-
GEORGE E. BISHOP, 0F CLEVELAND, OHIO.
AUTOMOBILE-TOP FRAME.
Application filed May 1,
To aZZ whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, GEORGE E. BISHOP, a citizen of the United States, resident of Cleveland, county of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio, have invented new and useful Improvements in Automobile Top- Frames, 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, so as todistinguish it from other inventions.
My invention relates to automobile tops, and particularly to rigid frames for said tops. The object of the invention is to design apparatus of this character which shall be economical, easily assembled,vof pleasing appearance and render efficient service.
The annexed drawings and the following description set forthin detail certain means embodying my invention, the disclosed means, however, constituting but one of the various mechanical forms in which the principle of the invention may be employed.
In said annexed drawings:
Figure 1 represents a plan View of a frame embodying my invention;
Figure 2 represents a side elevation of a type of frame adapted for a roadster;
Figure 3 represents a partial plan view, showing a frame covered with wire netting;
Figure 4 represents a side elevation of the frame disclosed in Figure 1;
Figure 5 represents a rear elevation of said frame;
Figure 6 represents a fragmentary side elevation showing a modified form of bearing and supporting member for said frame; and
Figure 7 represents a fragmentary transverse cross-section of said frame, after padding, covering and linings have been applied thereto, said cross-section being upon an enlarged scale.
Referring to the annexed drawings, there are indicated by the ordinals 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively, suggestions of a standard automobile body, doors therefor, a curtain adapted to be mounted. upon the 'door and carried in and out therewith, and a windshield. My invention relates to a frame for a top supported upon said body 1. Said frame consists of longitudinal side members 5 and 6 composed preferably of angle iron of about 1 inch x 1 inch x inch dimensions, so disposed that one arm of the 1920. Serial No. 378,186.
angle lies in a horizontal plane upon the top, and the other arm is presented to the interior of the car, as plainly shown in Figur 7. Secured to and supported by such side members 5 and 6 by rivets 8 and 18, is a curved transverse front Wood frame member 7, the same being both under-cut and interiorly cut at each end, as indicated by 9 and 10, Figures 1 and 4, so that the same is locked within and under the front ends of the side angles 5 and 6, as plainly shown in said figures. Mounted upon said side and front members 5, 6 and 7 is a comparatively wide wood member 11 having th upper convex surface 12, and forming a vizor,-as plainly shown in Figures 2 and 4. Said vizor is secured tothe front member 7 and the side angles 5 and 6 by means of the angles 11 and the screws 11 Means are provided for mounting the frame upon the body 1, and the same consists of rigid bearing members formed of the crossed metal arms 19 and 20, plainly shown in Figure 4, the same being Welded together at their intersection 21, said members being preferably formed of 1%; inch x inch flat iron. These members 19 and 20 are secured at their bottom ends to the body 1 by means of the rivets 22, and the members 19 are secured at their top ends within the channels 5 and 6 by means of the rivets 23. A curved rear transverse wood member 25 is secured to the tops of the bearing members 20 by means of the rivets 24, said member 25 being undercut to provide a recess 26 within which said members 20 register. The rear ends of the frame members 5 and 6 are rigidly secured to the ends of said transverse rear member 25 by means of the rivets 27, Figure 4 The rear rigid bearing member forms the sole support for the frame.
A plurality of curved transverse wood frame members 16 are mounted at their ends upon the side frame members 5 and 6, to which they are rigidly secured by means of the angle plates 17 and the rivets 18. Intermediate longitudinal wood frame members extending from the vizor 11 to the rear transverse member 25 are provided, each of the same being preferably comprised of a plurality of brace members 28. These members 28 intersect the intermediate trans,
As plainly shown in Figure 7, a top fabric covering is provided for the frame, consisting of the material 34 tacked to the wood members 11 16, 25 and 28. An underlining 35 is also provided. I have also shown in Figure 7, padding 36, the same being secured immediately beneath the c vering 34c and extending from each of the side frame members 5 and 6 to the nearest adjacent longitudinal frame member 28, and secured and distributed above and between said members, substantially as shown in said Figure 7.
As plainly shown in Figure 3, one form of. my invention contemplates the provision of a wire netting 37 disposed immediately above and secured to the respective frame members proper to form a bed or support for the padding or covering to prevent bagging or sagging.
Upon the outer face of the vertical arm of the side angles 5 and 6 are secured buttons or fasteners 38, to which the several side curtains which are secured to the top may be fastened, one of said curtains being suggested by the ordinal 39, Figure 7 which is plates secured to said braces and the front,
rear and transverse members at their respective interstctions.
2. In an automobile top frame, the com bination of metal side members; a curved front wood member supported thereby; a wood vizor having an upper convex surface supported bysaid side and front members; intermediate transverse wood 'members mounted on said side members; supporting members for the frame; a curved rear wood member connected to said side members; intermediate longitudinal wood braces; and metal plates secured to said braces and the front, rear and transverse members at their respective intersections, said'braces and members being countersunk to receive said plates. Signed by me, this 20th day of April, 1920.
GEORGE E. BISHOP.
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US1475421A true US1475421A (en) | 1923-11-27 |
Family
ID=3405506
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US1475421D Expired - Lifetime US1475421A (en) | Automobile-top frame |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US1475421A (en) |
-
0
- US US1475421D patent/US1475421A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US1733007A (en) | Summer top for automobiles | |
US2479036A (en) | Cab structure | |
US2193949A (en) | Motor vehicle | |
US3951454A (en) | Cantilevered passenger seat for transit vehicle | |
US1475421A (en) | Automobile-top frame | |
US2105997A (en) | Back cushion | |
US1513227A (en) | Automobile | |
US1631046A (en) | Automobile windshield | |
US2055890A (en) | Body construction for baby carriages and the like | |
US855412A (en) | Combined bed and couch. | |
US1694572A (en) | Closed road-motor-vehicle body | |
US1809348A (en) | Truck body | |
US520746A (en) | Carriage | |
US1542785A (en) | Automobile body | |
US2142662A (en) | Seat structure | |
US970238A (en) | Vehicle-body. | |
US1868093A (en) | Automobile | |
US1772672A (en) | Convertible car body | |
US137914A (en) | Improvement in carriages | |
US280078A (en) | Head-rest | |
US1427387A (en) | Vehicle | |
US777959A (en) | Storm-carriage. | |
US1536807A (en) | Convertible auto body | |
US1569254A (en) | Automobile inclosure | |
US1714252A (en) | Automobile body |