US1928745A - Telescopic radiator cabinet - Google Patents

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Oct. 3, 1 933. R. H. WARD 1,928,745

TELESCOPIC RADIATOR CABINET Filed Aug. 8. 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Oct. 3, 1933. R. H'. WARD TELESCOPIC RADIATOR CABINET 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Aug. e, 1929 Patented Oct. 3, 1933 UNITED STATES;

1,928,745HV v' TELEsooPro RADIATOR CABINET Richard H. Ward, Queens Village, N. Y.,-assignor Y, to Edward C; Bowers.r and Charles L. Feldman, `'receivers for Wickwire Spencer Steel Company,

New York, vN. Y., a corporation of Massachusetts Application August 8, 1929. Serial No. 384,459

' lc claims. (or. 237-79) l The present invention relates to radiator covers and embodies, more specifically, an improved cover which is constructed sov that portions thereof telescope to permit it to be adjusted for radia- 5 tors of various sizes. c

As a recent development in house furnishings,

radiators are now being provided .with covers u apparent Vandextensive development in this line has been seriously hampered by reason thereof.

An object ofV the present invention is to provide a radiator cover which is constructed in such manner that portions thereof 'maybe standard-V ized and-used in all covers regardless of the size' and shape thereof.

A further object of the invention is to provide a radiator cover which may be adjusted to a varying number of sizes in order that it maybe used 26on radiators of various sizes. Y

A further object of the invention is to provide an, adjustable radiator cover, the top of whichis hinged` sol `that it may bel removed or Alifted to inspect the radiator.' Y

A further object of the invention is to provide a'radiator construction, portions `of which telescope to permit the cover to be extended or collapsed as desired.

Further objects, not speciiically enumerated above, will be apparent as the invention is described in greater detail in connection with the accompanying drawings,wherein:

Figure 1 is a View in front elevation, partly broken away, showing a radiator cover constructed in accordance with the present invention. Figure 2 is a view in section, taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1, and looking inthe direction of the arrows.

of Figure 1, and looking in the direction ofthe arrows. Y Y

Figure 4 isa view in section, taken on line 4 4 of Figure 1, and looking in the direction of the sliparrows. v

Figure 5 is a view in section, taken on line '5 5 of Figure 2, and looking in the direction of the arrows. v Y

Figure 6 is a View in section, taken on line 6-6 i of Figure 1, and looking in the direction of the arrows. Y

king telescopically engaged by intermediate sections 11u'I and dl, respectively. Flanges b3 and Figure 3 is a View in section, taken on line 3 3 Figure 711s a segmental view showing a modied radiator cabinet which is extensible vertically. 1 Referring to the above drawings, it will be seen that the radiator cover is formed from a plurality of' elements which are stamped from a sheet of 60 metal." These elements. include end plates a which'are formed with projecting front and rear corners a and a2, respectively. Pedestals a3 are provided' for supporting the end platesupon a floor and the` end plates are spacedapart at the l front by top andi bottom railsband b', respectively. These top and bottom rails are formed with a plurality of bayonet slots b2- which engage headed pins a4 provided on the inner vsides of thel front and rear portions of the cornersa and a2, respectively. yLock plates cA are formed' of angle iron sections and provided' with bayonet slots corresponding to the slotsV b2. After the-slots'A b2 have been engaged with ythe studs a* the lock4 plates care applied thereto tosecure the top and 75 bottom rails to the end plates.

The rear of the radiator cover isformed with a top raild, similar in constructionand manner of securing Vto the end plates, to front top rail' b.l Below the rear top rail, and in substantially the same plane therewith, is a back plate d which is secured to the rear of the end plates in a. manner similar to that of securing the top rail d thereto, as clearlyV shown in Figure 5. Y j

Each'top rail is formed preferably of three sections, viz; two end sections b3 and d3, respectively, and intermediate sections b4 Yand d4, respectively. The intermediate sections are flanged at b5' and d5, respectively, to engage the end sections b3 telescopically. In this manner, the top rails may be extended to accommodate radiators of various lengths. In like manner, the bottom rail b and the back plate d are formed of end sections b6 and d6, respectively, such sections bed8 are formed on the intermediate'sections of the bottom Vrail and the back plate, respectively, and engage the corresponding portions ofthe end sections of these elements in order that they may be mounted telescopically with respect to each other.

From the foregoing construction, it will be apparent that the end plates a may be spaced a desired distance apart by extending or collapsing the sections of the top rails, bottom rail and back plate. The elements thereof may be assembled or taken down quickly and may be manufactured in standard shapes for use with all types of radiatom.` The back plate d' is solid in order that I0 it mayreflect heat out through the front of the cover in the desired fashion.

To afford the desired ornamental effect and,

at the same time permit the radiation of heat 5 from the radiator, a front plate e is provided and preferably grilled in a manner to provide the desired artistic effect, as well aspermit 'the free radiation of heat from the radiator. vThis frontl plate is preferably'formed of asingle piece and it is contemplated that these pieces be manufactured in a desired number of standard sizes so` that the appropriate sizes may be taken for the radiator to be covered and thus provide a more complete and finished structure. The ends of the o front plate may be received in grooves a5, formed in the front corners and extendingA between the top and bottom rails as clearly shown in Figures 2 and 4. In this manner, a finished cabinet eflfect is provided and the resulting structure is 2o complete in every detail.

A cover ,f is formedof end sections f and an intermediate section f2, these sectionshaving oo operating flanges f and f4, respectively, in or-A der 'that they may be mounted ,telescopically The downwardly extending portions o f the sections preferably overhang the sides and ends in order that the desired effect may be provided and` the cover is preferably hinged to the end plates onheaded, studs as@ For this purpose, brackets fiare mounted on the end sections and provided with notches f6 whichn engage the headedk studs aG-and permitthe swinging of the top about such studs as an axis. It will be seen that these bracketsY extend rearwardly in order that Tthe rear top edgeA of the end plates and top rail maynot interfere with the swinging movement ofv thetop. After the-top is extended the required amount to permitthe notches f to engage the studs a6, and such engagement hasbeen effected,

* further extension ofthe section is prevented by the heads on the studs, l

From the foregoing descriptionit will be apparent that a radiator cover hasbeen provided which is `manufactured from a. pluralityv of standardized parts and is adapted to be varied in size to accommodate radiators of different sizes. Thesections thereof are adapted to telescope longitudinally to accommodate varying lengths of radiators and are assembled and taken down quickly and easily by means ofthe construction described above. If desired, the radiator cover may be made to extend in a vertical direction, as shown in Figure '7, Vwherein thev ends plates are vto Y the end plates, and means to secure the rails to `formed of upper and lowerLsections y and g2, refV spectively, joined telescopically by intermediate sections g3. Thesesections may"be secured in position by lock nuts which will prevent collapsing thereof due to the weight of the upper sections.

While the invention has been described with specific reference rto the accompanying drawings, itis not to be'limited, save as defined in the appended claims. Y

I claim as my invention:

1. A radiator cabinet having a cover and comprising end plates, front rails each comprising endV sections and an intermediate section telescopcally engaged, a front plate extending between the rails, a telescopic back plate carried by the end plates.

2V. A radiator cabinet having a cover and comprising end plates, front rails each comprising end sections and an intermediate section telescopically engaged, a front plate extending between the rails, a back platecarried by the end plates, andv means to secure the rails to the end plates.

prising end plates, front rails each comprising end sections and anr intermediate section telescopically engaged, a front plate extending between the rails, and means to secure the rails to the end plates. v

5. A radiator cabinet comprising end plates, front rails each comprising a plurality of sections formed to engage telescopically whereby thesections may be moved with respect to each other, a front plate mounted between the frontrails, and means to removably secure the rails to the end plates.

,6. A radiator cabinet including a cover and comprising end plates,l front rails comprising a 120 plurality of sections, said sections including means to secure the same together adjustably, the rails having slots formed therein, pins on the v end plates engaging the slots in the rails, slotted lock plates engaging the pins to hold the end platesto the rails, and front plates mounted between front rails,

ARICHARD H. WARD.

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