US2160927A - Frame for a glider or the like - Google Patents

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June6, 1939 VAVRIK 2,160,927

I FRAME FOR A GLIDER OR THE LIKE Filed Aug. 28, 1936 Snowman Patented June 6, 1939 PATENT OFFICE FRAME FOR A GLIDER OR THE LIKE Louis Vavrik, Toledo, Ohio, assignor to The Hettrick Manufacturing Company, Toledo, Ohio, a

corporation of Ohio Application August 28,1936, Serial No. 98,369

3 Claims.

This invention relates to articles of furniture, but more particularly to supporting frames for gliders or the like and an object is to produce a simple, inexpensive, sturdy and reliable frame of this character which can be readily and conveniently set up for use without the use of special tools, screws or the like, and can be packaged for shipment to occupy a minimum of space.

Another object is to produce a frame for a glider or the like having the new and improved features of construction and arrangement hereinafter more fully described, and for purposes of illustration, an embodiment of the invention is shown on the accompanying drawing in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the frame in position of use;

Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary top plan view of the connection between one end of the connecting rail and the adjacent upright support or standard;

Figure 3 is a sectional elevation substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 2; and

Figure 4 is a fragmentary view showing the manner in which the rail is connected to the upright standard.

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises a frame for a glider or the like, having frames or standards Ill and I I which are disposed in upright position. The end frames l and II are connected at their lower end portions by a connecting rail or rod I 2, the opposite ends of which are detachably connected respectively to the end frames. The end frames or standards In and II are similarly constructed and description of one will suffice. Furthermore, inasmuch as the connection between opposite ends of the connecting rail l2 and the end frames is the same, only one connection will be described in detail.

Each of the end frames I0 and II consists of a single length of rod or tubing which is bent to provide upwardly curved sides l3 and I4 which are integrally joined at the top. At the bottom the sides l3 and I 4 are integrally connected to inwardly extending base portions l5 and I6 respectively. These portions are shown resting on rubber blocks I! which are suitably grooved to fit the contour of the rod or tube. The lower portions of the sides [3 and I4 are in this instance connected by cross rods l8 which are arranged in parallel relationship and are suitably secured at their opposite ends in the side portions of the frame. These rods not only enhance the appearance of the end frame but also impart sturdiness and rigidity to the structure.

Integrally connected to the respective base portions l5 and I6 and extending inwardly toward the opposite end frame are end portions l9 and respectively. As shown in Figure 2 the end portions are disposed at substantially right angles to the adjacent base portions, are spaced from each other and disposed substantially in parallel relation with respect to each other. As will hereinafter appear, the space between the end portions l9 and 20 provides a socket to receive the adjacent end of the connection rail or rod l2, the end portions I9 and 20 also serving to provide a foot for the respective end frame or standard. Bridging the space between the end portions l9 and 2!], providing a connection therebetween and also forming an attaching means for the rail I2, is a 15 pair of rivets or pins 22 and 23 which are spaced from each other substantially as shown in Figure 2.

The main portion of the rail I2 is spaced upwardly from the supporting surface by opposite end portions 24 as indicated in Figures 1 and 3 which are disposed in a plane below the main portion but in parallel relation to it. Formed in the extreme ends of the rail l 2 is a notch 25 which is adapted to fit over the pin or rivet 22. Spaced inwardly from the notch 25 and disposed on the upper side of the rear end portion 24, is a notch 26 which is adapted to fit over the pin 23. In connecting the rail to the end frame, the notch 25 is first engaged over the pin 22 with the respective end frame disposed at an angle to the rail, as indicated in Figure 4, and thereafter the pin 23 may be brought into engagement with the notch 26. It will be understood that each of the supporting standards or end frames l0 and II are similarly connected to the rail l 2.

In order to hold the parts in assembled relationship and to prevent accidental slippage of the rail from the end frames, a latch piece 21 is pivotally mounted centrally thereof on the rear end portion 24 between the notches 25 and 26 by a rivet 28. After the parts have been assembled in the desired manner the latch piece 21 is turned so that the end portions are disposed over the end portions l9 and 2|] of the respective end frame. In this manner the rail is held securely in position. It will be apparent that the parts can be readily assembled or disassembled without the use of any special tools, screws or the like, enabling the frame to be readily and conveniently set up without particular instructions or teaching.

It is to be understood that numerous changes may be effected in the details of construction, arrangement and choice of materials without deextreme end thereof and a notch in the upper side thereof spaced inwardly from the first notch, said notches receiving said pins respectively, and a latch member holding each end of the rail and adjacent frame in assembled relatiom 2. In a glider, a pair of spaced upright end frames, each frame having an inwardly extending foot consisting of laterally spaced rod-like parts, a pair of pins spaced from each other connecting said rod-like parts, a rail connecting said end frames, each end of said rail having a notch in the extreme end thereof and a notch in the upper side thereof spaced inwardly from the first notch, said notches fitting over said pins respectively, and a latch pivoted on the upper side of the rail and adapted to be swung to a position over the respective rod-like parts for holding the parts in assembled relation.

3. A glider comprising avpair of spaced upright end frames, each end frame comprising a length of rod bent to provide the frame portion with the ends thereof extending inwardly in substantially parallel spaced relationship thereby to form a foot, a rail connecting the end frames, interengaging parts on the respective feet and ends of said rail connecting the frames and railtogether,

and releasable means for holding said interengaging parts from separating.

' LOUIS VAVRIK.

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