US2097660A

US2097660A - Paperhanging machine

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Publication number: US2097660A
Application number: US142996A
Authority: US
Inventors: Arthur E Gordon
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1937-05-17
Filing date: 1937-05-17
Publication date: 1937-11-02
Anticipated expiration: 1954-11-02

Description

Nov. 2, 1937. A. E. GORDON m 2,097,660

PAPERHANGING MACHINE Filed May 17, 1937 3O 8 fi flay I8 5 /7 j 4 34 I0" 4 ATTORNEY Patented Nov. 2, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicE 9 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in paper hanging machines, and has reference more particularly to a machine so constructed that it can be used for applying paper to either the Walls or the ceiling, or both.

It is well known that paper hanging, in the manner in which this job is performed at present, requires the paper hanger to work from ladders or scaffolds with the result that the job requires much time and equipment.

It is the object of this invention to produce a simple apparatus by means of which paper can be applied to the wall and/or to the ceiling of a room by a man standing on the floor, and in this way avoid the necessity of using ladders and scaffolds.

The above and other objects that may become apparent as the description proceeds are attained by means of a construction and an arrangement of parts that will now be described in detail, and for this purpose reference will be had to the accompanying drawing in which the invention has been illustrated in its preferred form and in which:

Figure 1 is a view showing the machine in position to apply paper to the ceiling of a room;

Figure 2 is a view similar to that shown in Fig. 1 and shows the machine in position to apply paper to the wall of a room; a

Figure 3 is a bottom view of the table, partly in section, taken on line 3-3 Fig. 1;

Figure 4 is a section taken on line 4-4 Fig. 1;

Figure 5 is a section taken on line 55 Fig. 1;

Figure 6 is a section taken on line 6--6 Fig. 3; and

Figure 7 is a section taken on line 1-! Fig. 1.

In the drawing, reference numeral 8 designates the ceiling of a room and reference numeral 9 a wall. The apparatus which forms the subject 40 of this invention comprises a handle formed of two sections of pipe, the larger of which has been designated by reference numeral I0, and the smaller by reference numeral H.

These pipes are of such size that they will telescope and the outer pipe l0, instead of being perfectly cylindrical, is provided on one side with a longitudinal rib l2 for a purpose which'will hereinafter appear. A clamping member I3 is applied to the lower end of the handle section I 0 for the purpose of clamping and holding the two parts of the handle in adjusted position. This clamping means has been illustrated as comprising a band, the ends of which are connected by a bolt H, but any other suitable clamping means such, for example, as a set screw, can be substituted, if desired.

Secured to'the upper end of the handle section Ill are two castings l5 having spaced parallel jaws l6 that are perforated for the reception of a clamping bolt IT. A bracket l8 of L-shape has its lower end in position between the jaw members l6 so that it can be clamped in any rotary position relative to the bolt H. The upwardly extending arm I!) of the bracket is branched so as to form two spaced arms 25 Secured" tothe under surface of the table are two brackets 2| that fit snugly against the outside of the arms 20 and these brackets, as well as the arms, are perforatedfor the reception of the pivot pin 22. Coiled around the pivot pin 22 are two springs, each of which has an end 23 that engages the under surface of the table, and a hooked end 24 that engages one of the arms 20. These springs arereversely arranged and will hold the table in a predetermined position relative to the bracket but permit it to rock about the pivot.

The table has been shown as formed from two pieces of metal or ply wood, the lower of which has been designated by reference numeral 25 and the upper by reference numeral 26. These two pieces are secured at one end in the manner shown inFig. 6, and held in position by means of a U-shaped metal strip 21. Metal spacers 28 are positioned between the adjacent surfaces of the upper and lower parts of the table so as to hold the

members

25 and 26 in angular relation in the manner clearly shown in the drawing.

Secured to the upper surface of member 25 are two brackets 29,between which is positioned a roller 30 that is provided with trunnions 3|, which rotate in bearings in the brackets 29. The angular relation of the

parts

25 and 26 is such that the upper surface of the member 26 is substantially tangent to or preferably intersects the cylinder. The upper surface of member 26 is covered with a layer 32 of felt or some similar yieldingmaterial. Secured to the under surface of member 25;adjacent the end that carries the roller, is a spring-prcpsed clip 33. This clip serves to hold the end of the paper 34. In order to permit the operator to open the clip and thus release the end of the paper, means has been provided which consists of a pivoted rod 35 having its ends 36 bent at right angles and resting on the rearwardly extending portion 3'! of the clip. A short arm 38 extends at substantially right angles to the arms 36 and attached to this is a wire or other flexible tension member 39. This wire extends through hole 40 in the bracket l8 and thence downwardly through the space formed by the rib l2 from which it emerges, as shown in Fig. 1. The end of this flexible member has been shown as attached to a plate 4| that has an opening slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe l I. It will be apparent that by moving the plate 4! downwardly, it will remain in ad'- justed position due to the binding action between the wall of the opening and the outer surface of the pipe ll. Secured to the pointed endof the table are two guides 42 that are attached at their lower ends to bars 43. These bars are slidably mounted in a guide 44 that exerts sufiicient pressure to hold them in adjusted position.

The guide members 42 are formed from thin strips of spring brass or bronze, or from wires that will bend easily and thus permit the table to be pressed against the surface of the ceiling:

or against the surface of the wall. H

For the purpose of holding a supply of paper, a shelf is provided, which consistsof two

parallel bars

45 and 46 connected by curved members 41. The bar 46 is secured to a clamping member 48 that can be clamped in position on the pipe [0 by means of a bolt 49. I

Let us now assume that we have a device constructed in the manner above described-and shown on the drawing and that the same is to be used for the purpose intended. A strip of paper out to the proper length is covered with paste, in the usual manner and then folded zigzag, after which it is rolled so as to form a roll- 49. Instead of being rolled, the zigzag portion of the paper may lie on a flat shelf, as may be desired. The paper is brought upwardly between the guides 42 over the upper surface of the felt, thence over the roller 30 and the end is secured to the under side of the table by means of the spring clip; If the paper is'to be applied to the ceiling, the parts are adjusted in the manner shown in Fig.- 1, and the table is pressed upwardly until the entire upper surface thereof contacts with the ceiling. When the paperhas begun to adhere tothe ceiling, the. operator exerts a pull on the tension member 39 and releases the end of the paper, after which the machine can be moved across the ceiling-so as to attach the paper thereto. After the strip of paper has been attached to the ceiling by means of the machine, the operator then-takes a long handled paper hangers brush and brushes the paper so as to assure that every portion thereof will be brought into proper contact with the ceiling. The end of the paper is also forced into the corner by means of the long handled brush. If paper is to be applied to the wall, the parts are adjusted in the manner shown in Fig. 2 and the operation is then substantially identical with that described.

Particular attention is directed to the fact that the table is pivotally secured to the end of the bracket is and will rock in either direction about the pivot 22; this makes it possible to employ-the roller 33 alone for pressing thepaper against the wall or ceiling, or to move the upper surface of the table against the paper so as to'exert pressure onall of the paper above the table.

From Fig. 3 it will be seen that the edges of the table are provided with cutouts 50 thatenablethe operator to see the edge of the paper and thus determine its position. The guides 42 can be'positioned to the outside of the edge of the table or within the edges, as shown in Fig. 3. i

r If it is desired to anchor the end of the paper by means of this machine, the parts can be adjusted'in the manner shown in Fig. l, in which the against a wall surface.

lower end of the handle section II rests on the floor. The parts are clamped in adjusted position and in this way the end of the paper is anchored, thereby making it possible for the paper hanger to manipulate the paper manually, if for any reason this should be necessary.

In the drawing, the roll 48 indicates that a considerable amount of paper is carried by the machine, but it is evident that only a single strip of the length necessary for one strip across the ceiling or. one strip along the wall can be used at one time, and only comparatively small amount of paper therefore needs to be carried on the shelf.

From the above description, it will be evident that the device described herein and illustrated on the drawing is especially well adapted for paper hanging or for bill posters use and that it makes it possible to paper high rooms and ceilings without the use of scaffolding or ladders.

Particular attention is called to the arrangements of parts comprising the table, the supportingbracket l8 and the handle, as these parts, constructed in the maner shown and described, make it possible to adjust the table into any desired position. The springs 23 permit the table to rock about the pivot 22 in either direction and give to the table associated parts of flexibility that are especially desirable in a device of this type. v

, Having described the invention what is claimed as new is: i

1. In a paper hanging machine, in combination, a handle, a table supported thereon for pivotal movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the handle, spring means for normally a handle, an angular bracket pivoted at one end to the end of the handle, a table pivotally connected with the other end of the bracket, the two pivots being substantially parallel with each other and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle, the table being rockable aboutits pivotal connection with the bracket, spring means for holding the table in a predetermined position relative to the bracket and permitting it. to rock about the pivot, a clip on the table near one end thereof, for securing the end of a paper thereto, .1

and means carried by the table for pressing paper 3. In a paper hanging machine, in combination, a handle, a table supported thereon for pivotal movement about an axis substantially- .perpendicular to the axis of the handle, spring means for holding the table in a predetermined rotary position on the pivot while permitting it to rotate about the pivot in either direction,

jthrough a limited angle, means at one end of the.

table for uliding the paper and determining its transverse position thereon, a roller at the other end pivoted for rotation about an axis extending transversely of the table, a clip positioned on the underside of the table, at the end having the roller, and means comprising a tension member, extending along the handle, for moving the clip to inoperative position for releasing the paper.

4.'In a paper hanging machine, in combina tion, a handle, an angular bracket pivoted at one.

end to the end of the handle, a table pivotally connected with the other end of the bracket, the two pivots being substantially parallel with each other and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle, the table being rockable about its pivotal connection with the bracket, spring means for holding the table in a predetermined position relative to the bracket and permitting it torock about the pivot, a clip on the table near one end thereof, for securing the end of a paper thereto, means comprising a tension member for releasing the clip, and means carried by the table for pressing paper against a wall surface.

5. In a paper hanging machine, in combination, a handle, an angular bracket pivoted at one end to one end of the handle, a table pivotally connected with the other end of the bracket, the two pivots being substantially parallel with each other and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle, the table being rockable about its pivotal connection with the bracket, spring means for holding the table in a predetermined position relative to the bracket and permitting it to rock about the pivot, a clip on the table near one end thereof, for securing the end of a paper thereto,

means comprising a tension member for moving the clip to inoperative position, means for latching the clip in open positon, and means carried by the table for pressing paper against a wall surface.

6. A table for a paper hanging machine, comprising, a flat thin member, a roller pivoted to one end thereof, the upper surface of the table intersecting the roller along a chord, guide members at the other end of the table, secured thereto for transverse movement, the guide members having portions normally projecting above the upper surface of the table, and a spring pressed clip on the under surface of the table near the end having the roller.

'7. In a paper hanging machine, having an elongated supporting handle, an angular bracket secured to one end of the handle and adjustable rotarily about a pivot that is perpendicular to the axis of the handle, the other end of the bracket being forked, the ends of the forked members having openings forming bearings for a pivot pin, two spaced brackets secured to the under surface of the table, one adjacent each fork arm of the bracket, a pivot pin extending through the brackets and through the openings in the forked members of the bracket, and two springs, each having a coiled portion enclosing the pivot pin, the springs having one end anchored to a bracket arm and the other engaging the undersurface of the table, the springs being reversely arranged whereby the table may rock in opposite directions about the axis of the pivot and be returned to a predetermined position by the springs.

8. A paper hanging machine, comprising a handle, and a table pivotally attached thereto for movement about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the handle, one end of the table having two slides attached thereto for transverse movement, a flexible guide secured to the end of each slide, the guides being curved and normally projecting above the table, but yieldable to pressure so that the upper surface of the table can be moved into engagement with a flat wall surface, a roller at the other end of the table, the surface of the roller extending a short distance above the upper surface of the table, and means comprising a spring pressed clip carried by the under surface of the table, adjacent the end having the roller,

for releasably securing the end of a strip of paper.

9. A paper hanging machine, comprising a handle, and a table pivotally attached thereto for movement about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the handle, one end of the table having two slides attached thereto for transverse'movement, a flexible guide secured to the end of each slide, the guides being curved and normally projecting above the table, but yieldable to pressure so that the upper surface of the table can be moved intoengagement with a fiat wall surface, a roller at the other end of the table, the surface of the roller extending a short distance above the upper surface of the table, means comprising a spring pressed clip carried by the under surface of the table, adjacent the end having the roller, for releasably securing the end of a strip of paper, and means comprising a tension member extending along the handle for releasing the clip.

' ARTHUR E. GORDON.