US2226693A - Sewing cabinet - Google Patents

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w. s. BRUNQ SEWING CABINET Dev" 31, 1940.

Filed March 1, 1938 )IJVENTOR 9% v4.0 ATTORNEYS Patented Dec. 31, 1940 B ENT OFFlCE;

2,226,693 SEWING CABINET William s. Bruno, New Rochelle, N. Y. Application March 1, 1938, Serial No. 193,239

7 4 clai s. (01. 223-107) My present invention relates to new and useful improvements in sewing cabinets.

In accordance with my present invention, I

contemplate a sewing box or cabinet for storing miscellaneous items used in needle craft including a large number of spools of different types and colors of threads arranged in a convenient and readily visible manner. The novel sewing box of my present invention is readily portable and contains a tapered rigid construction which greatly increases the storage space of the unity An important feature of my present invention resides in hinged spindle members for containing the spools of thread in a visible and readily ac- Accordingly, it is an object of my invention to provide a novel, portable sewing cabinet.

Another object of my invention is .to provide a sewing box suitable for holding a relatively large number of spools of thread in such manner that they will not become entangled, and be readily replaceable and usable.

Still another object of my invention is to provide such a sewing cabinet which is also suitable for holding other articles commonly used, in a compartment separate from the compartments for holding the spools of thread.

Still a further object of my invention is to provide a sewing cabinet in which the spool-racks may be shifted to a' position for complete accessibility when in use and returned to their respective normal carrying positions when so desired.

Another object is to provide a sewing box which is constructed with one side having mounted on it the thread and accessory compartments, and a the'other side forming the lid thereof, having on the inside provision for mounting a pinc'ushion.

Other objects of my invention will become more apparent in the following description taken in connection with the drawing, in which:

Figure. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of my novel invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective View of the same cabinet when opened in normal position for use, showing one spool rack hinged outward for accessibility.

Figure 3 is a plan view of a modified embodiadapted to be held in a convenient upright posiment of my invention in opened position. Figure 4 is a further modification.

In Figure 1 I have shown a side l0 which, in this'particular arrangement, forms the bottom ofthe cabinet, having at one end an aperture I2, adaptedfor carrying the cabinet by hand, and another side H having a like carrying aperture l3 in the corresponding end, said side I I forming the cover or lid of said cabinet. In Figurel is also shown the end 25 which is relatively wide with respect to the opposite carrying end 26 and another side 24 being a fixed portion, with a movable portion l5. The movable portion is secured to fixed portion 24 by means of hinges M.

For more clearlyillustrating the principles of 15 my invention, I have shown, in Figure 2, the cabinet in a'position for use, with lid ll thrown to the normal 'open position. The lid is movablysecured to the end 25 by the hinges l6, and is 0 tionby the sliding hinge member H, which is fastened to the-lid H by the bracket 29 with screws 29. The sliding hinge member I! is held in pivotable relation to bracket 20 by pin 39. Member I! is slidablyfastened to the partition bypin l8, which engages with a slot'in member I! provided therefor. When lid H is in a closed position, sliding member I! folds down into the interior of the space between partitions 34 and 35', fittingclose to the side of partition 35, so as totake upnegligible room. Lid H is held in closed position by the latch 2| which engages with the hasp 23 on said lid H, when handle 22, provided for the purpose, is turned. I

As may beclearly seen in the illustration of Figure 2, side l0 forming the bottom or working tray of the cabinet, has securely fastened to its inside surface and perpendicular thereto, partitions 35 and 34,- which are parallel to the sides 24 and 27. The partitions 34 and 35 have their :49 narrowest Width at the end 25 of the cabinet and have an increasingly greater width towards end 25, Their greatest width is the same as that of the end 25. By means of such tapered construction, I have provided a novel method for storing small objects. Articles may be kept in space t8, being accessible without any necessity for other trays for holding them. Larger objects may be kept toward the end 25 of the space 38, where the-spaceis relatively deeper.

In order to more clearly illustrate a particular feature of. myinvention, I have shown hinged I member I 5 of side 24 in an open position. Member 1:5 is secured thereto by hinges I4 and has bevelled edges 46 formaking a tight joint when it is in the closed position shown in Figure 1. Arranged in a row parallel to and running the length of the cabinet from the end 25 to the other end 26 are wooden or other material pins 30, adapted for holding spools of thread 3|. It is thus possible, when the spool rack, as the hinged part 15 will hereinafter be referred to, is in the open position as. shown in Figure 2, to remove the individual spools from the pins when desired for unwinding the thread, or for replacing, without interference from the other spools" on the adjacent pins. Moreover, provision for hinging the spool rack as shown provides at the same time for a clear and unobstructed view of all the spools, so that the color and size of thread T desired may be selected under conditions conducive to good color comparison and without the usual trial and error method of finding .theidesired color or size of thread.

In order to provide an even larger capacity for spools of thread, I have provided another row of spool pins 32, likewise extending perpendicular to a hinged part of side 21 similar to the hinged portion l5 of side 24.

When lid ll of the cabinet is in an open position, as shown in Figure 2, it may be found convenient by the needleworker to hang thereon a pin-cushion, which I have indicated at 48, said pin-cushion being secured to the inner side of lid II by the hooks 4| and 42. While I have shown a pin-cushion in the illustration of Figure 2, it will be evident-to those skilled in the art, that any other device may be employed in place of the pin-cushion. I I

In Figure 3, I'have illustrated anotherform which my invention may take. The principal feature of this arrangement is the additionally hinged end 28, which is movably secured to the side ID of the cabinet, by hinges 45. Spool pins 43 are provided in,a row onthe inside surface of the hinged end 28.' The spool space of member 28 is separated from the-other area of the cabinet by a partition 36, perpendicular to the partitions 34 and 35. i

In order to increase-the rigidity of thecabinet, I prefer to employ triangular; strengthening blocks 31. Blocks 3'! are rigidlyisecured tothe side ll] of the cabinet, and to the stationary portions of the sides 24, 21, 25 and 28 respectively. As in the cabinet illustrated in Figure 2, member II of Figure 3, hinged to, side 24 by hinges 16, forms the cover or lid for the sewing cabinet when it is not in use or is carried, and is otherwise similar thereto. A storage space 38' is provided between sides 34-35-36. 1

The principles of my present'invention lend themselves to the arrangement of a sewing box or cabinet which has particular display advantages. The vari-colored spools of thread arrangedalong the spindles or pins of the hinged side members present an attractive appearance when assembled. The regular arrangement of the spools and their obviousvisibility to the user present an important feature of my present invention. Another important feature resides in the readyacc'essibility of the spools for use either when the spools are in the position illustrated in Figure 3 or when the side members are hinged and bent over as shown at 15 in Figure 2 whereby the individual spools may be removed for manual manipulation thereof. The intervening-space 38 within the cabinet, formed by. the side members 34, 35 and 36 provides ample space for the articles to be sewn or the various implements to be used in needlework. The space beneath the spindles ,or pins 30, 32 and 43 may be used for storing small items such as packages of needles, thimbles and the like.

Besides the important utility of an integral sewing cabinet with substantially all the items thereof in individual positions and with full observation, my novel invention provides a sturdily portable cabinet which is readily assembled and transported. The tapered arrangement of the cabinet permits a much greater storage capacity for equipment as compared to the prior art arrangements and. yet is a rigid structure which may be readily carried.

It is to be understood that the features of my invention may be embodied in various ways.

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Thus, I may employ the hinged side members containing the pins for the spools of thread in any arrangement or manner in a sewing cabinet.

It is also feasible, for example, to embody the dis- 0 the bottom side adjacent base Ill being straight,

i. e., not tapered. The member I5 is hinged on the hinges I4 and contains the thread spool spindles similar to the hereinabove described modi- An important feature of the modification in Figure 4 resides in the extension of the lid and base ends 50 and 5| respectively, particularly that of the lid at 50. The extension 50 of lid II constitutes a force absorbing feature so that when the lid is opened to the position shown, the end 50 presses against the back or rear end of the cabinet. Thus, any strain upon the hinges including member I1 is absorbed, reducing any possibility of breakage at the hinges in use. Extensions 5!) and 5| may preferably be in the form of cut-outs or legs as indicated by the dotted lines 52 and 53 and also present a pleasing appearance. I

Accordingly, although I have described preferred forms for carrying out my invention, it is to be understood that modifications may be made therein as to various-details and arrangements thereof without departing from the broader spirit and scope of my invention and I therefore do not intend to be limited except as set forth in the following claims.

I claim:

1. A rigid portable cabinet comprising a tapered body portion having a lid hinged thereto, said body portion being continuously tapered solely in one direction, the bottom portion of said cabinet and said lidhaving integral portions thereof protruding beyond the narrower end of the tapered portion of the cabinet, the protruding portions being arranged for simultaneous gripping with one hand, and a hingeable member forming part of a tapered side of said body portion arranged to be opened away fromsaid body portion and containing supports for spools whtil lzh are shiftable to the open position there- W1 2. A rigid portable cabinet comprising a tapered body portion having a lid hinged thereto and operable over the tapered portion, both the bottom portion of said cabinet and said lid having integral portions thereof protruding beyond the narrowest section of the tapered body portion, the protruding portions being arranged for simultaneous gripping with one hand, a hingeable member forming part of a tapered side of said body portion arranged to be opened away from said body portion, and a plurality of pins secured to said hinged member for spacedly sup porting individual accessory articles, whereby said articles are shifted to the open usable position when said member is opened away, and a partition arranged inside said cabinet adjacent to the position of the free ends of said pins when the member is in closed position to prevent dislodgement of said articles when the member is closed.

3. A sewing box including a body portion, two hinged members individually forming apart of two opposite sides of said body portion, said members containing a plurality of pins for individually mounting spools of thread thereon, said members being arranged to be rotated to hold the pins internally and externally of said box, and partitions securedin said body portion and arranged parallel to said hinged members forming a storage space within said body portion, said partitions being adjacent to the position of the free ends of said pins when the members are in closed position to prevent dislodgement of said spools when the members are closed. a I

4. A sewing box including a tapered body portion, a plurality of hinged members forming portions of two opposed sides of said body portion and containing a plurality of pins for individual- 1y mounting spools of thread thereon, partitions secured in said body portion-and arranged parallel to said hinged members, adjacent to the position of the free ends of said pins when the members are in closed position to prevent dislodgement of said spools when the members are closed, said partitions forming a storage. space Within said body portion, a lid hingedly secured to said body portion to cover said storage space and arranged to extend beyond the narrower end of the tapered portion of the cabinet, the base of said body portion extending from the ,same

side 'as said hinged lid, said extended portions being integral with the base and lid respectively and being arranged for simultaneous gripping with one hand for permitting manual carrying of the sewing box when closed.

WILLIAM S. BRUNO.

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