US1526671A - Ironing machine - Google Patents

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Feb. 17. 1925. 7 1,526,671

J. w. LOCKERBIE IRONING MACHINE Filed April 14. 1923 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Feb. 7. 1925; 1,526,671

J.'W. LOCKERBIE IRONING MACHINE Filed April 14, 1923 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. 17, 1925.

UNITED STATES JOHN W. LOCKERBIE, OF MARBLEHEAI), MASSACHUSETTS,

IRONING MACHINE.

Application filed April 14, 1923. Serial No. 631,980.

Zo aZZ, whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J OHN W. LOCKERBIE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Marblehead, in the county of Essex and State of Massachusetts, have invented new and useful Improvements in Ironing Machines, of which the following is a specification.

This invention is an improvement in household mangles or ironing machines.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide means for supporting such a machine and its driving mechanism in a horizontal position when in use, and in a vertical position when not in use, so as to economize space in the kitchens of dwelling houses, particularly apartments.

A further object. is to provide means for so supporting the ironing machine and its driving mechanism that they may be readily and conveniently moved to either position at will. A further object is to provide means by which the ironing machine and its driving mechanism may be protected from dust and vapor when not infuse.

In the accompanying drawing illustrating my invention Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the cabinet when it is open and ready for the use of the machine.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation with the machine in a vertical position within the cabinet.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the machine in use and of a horizontal section of the cabinet through the line XX in Fig. 2.

Similar numerals refer to correspondingparts on all the figures of the drawing.

Referring tothe drawing, 4 is an upright cabinet or support approximately five feet in height, mounted on feet 5; 6 is a table supporting an ironin machine or mangle 7 ,suitable for hous'ehod use. The table 6 is pivoted at 8- to swing the mangle into and out of the cabinet 4. The cabinet 4 is approximately 15 to 16 inches square. The length of the table 6 is slightly less than the inside height of the cabinet 4, so as to be completely enclosed within it when the'mangle 7 is not in use. 26 is a rod secured to the under side of the table 6, the

' ends of which are journalled in brackets 10' I 6, and the other end 12 secured to the inner wall of the cabinet counterbalancing the 9 is a heavyforms the front wall of the cabinet 4, and is secured to and also forms a part of the table 6. 15, 15 are recesses in the wall 14. to receive the legs 13, 13 and present them flush with the Wall 14: when the cabinet is closed. 16 is a torsional spring secured at one end to the edge of the table 6 and at the other end to the bottom of the cabinet at 17.

.VVhen the machine is in use and the table 6'is in a horizontal position or in a vertical position, the spring 16 is at its maximum tension, and when the table is at an angle of about 45 degrees the tension of the spring 16 is neutral. The function of the spring 16 is to aid the operator in opening the cabinet, and also to cooperate with the spring 9 in assisting the operator in closing it. 18 is an electric motor adapted to take the current from house fixtures by any of the well known-connections, such as a plug and socket 19 in the wall of the cabinet at any suitable and convenient place. 20

- is the driving belt, and 21 the driving pulley on the shaft 22 on which is provided a worm driving the main roll 23 of the mangle 7 through a worm gear 27 and the gears 24 and 25.

I do not limit my invention to the particular style of mangle shown nor to any particular type of motor or mechanism for operating it.

The advantages to be derived from this construction are of great value in utilizing I space, for the cosntant presence of a machine approximately four feet in length in many kitchens is prohibitive, and in all is a great inconvenience.

It is obvious that a cabinet made of wood, metal or any other suitable material would be embraced within my invention, and if desired it may be constructed in and form a part of the wall of a kitchen or laundry, Such a receptacle for the machine, built into the wall of a house and possessing the other features of my device, would likewise be within the scope of my invention.

It is apparent that the table 6 as a sepa- I rate and distinct part may be dispensed with lid lid

and that the wall 14 may be made intact and pivoted at 8 as shown, to swing vertically instead of composed. of two sections one or which is fixed and the other movable. In such case'the wall must, of course, be pivoted so as completely to close the cabinet when it is raised to a vertical position with the ironing machine and its driving mechanism enclosed within the cabinet What I claim and desire to secure by Lettersv Patent is 1. A device of the character described comprising a support, a-table pivotally connected to said support on a horizontal axis, whereby it is movable from vertical to horizontal positions and vice versa, an ironing machine carried by said table, and a driving motor for the ironing machine, said driving motor being so posit oned relatively to said ironing machine as to counterbalance the latter during pivotal movement of the table. 2. In a devlce of the character described the combination of an ironing machine and its driving mechanism, a support adapted to sustain the same when the ironing machine is in an upright position, a table for the ironing machine and its driving mechanism, said table being pivoted to said support on a horizontal axis and extending at one end a substantial distance beyond said axis, said extension havingsecured thereto means contributing to counterbalance the ironing machine.

3. In an upright receptacle for an ironing machine, a tilting table, pivoted in the wall of said receptacle, and extending into the receptacle a distance approximately equal to the horizontal depth of the receptacle, said table having an ironing machine secured to that portion of the table extending beyond the receptacle, and a driving mechanism secured to that portion of the table extending within the receptacle.

4. An upright cabinet comprising one movable wall adapted to close the cabinet, said wall being pivoted to said cabinet on a horizontal axis,.at a distance from its lower end substantiall equal to the horizontal depth of thecabme't, combined with an ironing machine, and driving mechanism for sald ironing machine, said driving mechanism being so positioned relatively to the ironing machine as to counterbalance the latter during pivotal movement of said wall. 5. An upmg'ht cabinet comprising an opening in one wall. combined with a table 7 pivoted to said cabinet on'a horizontal axis said table extending at one end beyond said mantra extending into the cabinet, said upper section being hinged to the lower section so as to swing on said horizontal axis to open and close the cabinet, combined with an ironing machine and driving mechanism therefor secured to the said table, the ironing machine being located substantially above said axis and the driving mechanism located substantially below said axis when the cabinet is closed. 7

7. An upright cabinet comprising a wall divided on a horizontal axis into two sections,'the lowerfisection being stationary, a

table secured to the upper section and extending into the cabinet a distance approxi mately equal to the horizontal depth of the cabinet, said upper section being hinged to the lower section so as to swing on said horizontal axis to open and close the cabinet, combined with an ironing machine secured to that portion of the table extending outside of the cabinet and a driving mec anism for said ironing machine secured to that portion of the table extending within,

the cabinet.

8. A device or the-character described. comprising a support, a table pivotally con nected to said support on a horizontal axis, an ironing machine supported upon said table, a motor mounted upon said table and adapted to operate said ironing machine,

axis combined with a tortional spring con nected to said extension and to the base of the support. 7 M c 9, A cabinet comprisinga wall pivoted on a horizontal axis and adapted thereby to open and completely close the cabinet, combined with an ironing machine and driving mechanism therefor secured to the inside of said wall, said ironing machine being located substantially above and said driving mechanism substantially below said axis when the cabinet is closed.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set myhand in presence of two subscribing wit;

nesses, this ninth day of April, 1923.

JOHN W. LOGKERBIE. Witnesses:

. K. M. SULLIVAN,

Anon G. SULLIVAN. r

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