US2458643A

US2458643A - Bracket for drapery fixtures

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Publication number: US2458643A
Application number: US722110A
Authority: US
Inventors: Earl W Riley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1947-01-15
Filing date: 1947-01-15
Publication date: 1949-01-11
Anticipated expiration: 1966-01-11

Description

E. w. RILEY BRACKET FOR DRAPERY FIXTURES Jan; 11, 1949.

2 Sheets-Sheet Filed Jan. 15, 1941 INVENTOR. EARL W. R l LEV' A TTORNEY Jan. 11, 1949. E. w. RILEY 2,458,643

BRACKET FOR DRAPERY FIXTURES Filed Jan. 15, 1947' 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. EARL W. RILEY 9 TT'ORIYE Y Patented Jan. 11, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BRACKET'FOR DRAPERY FIXTURES .Earl W. Riley, Pontiac, Mich.

Application January 15, 1947, Serial No. 722,110

.6 Claims.

The present invention relates to a bracket for curtain fixtures and has for its primary object to provide a single bracket designed to support double curtain rod holders or to support both a drapery crane holder and a curtain rod holder.

Further objects of the present invention are to provide an improved construction for such a bracket which will permit of economical manufacture from sheet metal stampings and which provides an improved and simplified interlocking feature to permit the said two holders to be readily removed or replaced, and which provides for the attachment of the two holders at separate points of pivotal attachment, thereby elfecting optimum structural strength and leverage for the support of relatively heavy drapes or curtains. Other objects of this invention will appear in the following description and appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary plan View showing brackets embodying the present invention, with curtain rods and drapery cranes attached.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation taken essentially along the line 2-2 in the direction of the arrows, Fig 1, showing the bracket and drapery crane holder in position and a phantom drapery crane holder in a pivotally raised position.

Fig 3 is a section taken essentially along the line 3-3 in the direction of the arrows, Fig. 1, showing the. bracket with a drapery crane holder and curtain rod holder in place, and with a phantom curtain rod holder in a pivotally raised position.

Fig. 4 is a section through the bracket, drapery crane holder, and curtain rod holder, taken essentially along the line 4--4 in the direction of the arrows, Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a section through the bracket, drapery crane holder, and curtain rod holder, taken essentially along the line 5-5 in the direction of the arrows, Fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a side elevation of a modification of a bracket embodying the present invention and adapted for mounting two curtain rods, the holder for an inside curtain rod being shown in place and the holder for an outside curtain rod being shown in phantom.

Fig. 7 is an oblique view of a curtain rod holder adapted for use with the bracket of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is an isometric. view of the bracket shownin Fig. 6, showing its attachment to the edge portion of a molding stripand also showing the inside curtain rod holder of Fig. 7 in place.

Before explaining the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangement of par-ts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Referring to Fig. 1, a bracket embodying the present invention and adapted for simultaneously mounting a drapery crane holder in and a curtain rod holder H is shown wherein the base 12 of the bracket is secured by the plurality of screws ii! to the supporting structure I4, presumably the wall paneling adjacent a window casement. A flat portion or face l5 of the bracket extends perpendicularly from the base 12 and provides a centrally located laterally projecting pivot I 6 for the crane holder H), which latter is detachably mounted pivotally to the bracket by means of the opening I! adapted to slip over the pivot l6- A pair of laterally projecting channel hooks l8 and i9, Fig. 5, extends from the bracket and are horizontally spaced on opposite sides of the pivot l6 to engage and support the crane holder H1. The channel hook l8 overlaps and supports the crane holder ID from above to prevent lateral movement thereof by holding the rearward portion thereof between itself and the flat portion IS. The hook l9 similarly supports the crane holder I0 from below and extends upward around the forward portion of the crane holder In to prevent lateral movement thereof. Where desired or necessary to overcome the torsion effected by heavy drapes, the lower rear portion of the crane holder I'll may be fastened to the bracket by the metal screw 20 for which is provided the screw hole 2i in the crane holder l0 and the screw hole 22 in the face l5. A second pivot 23, similar to pivot 16 but extended in the opposite direction from the face 15 and situated near the outward end thereof, is provided for the pivot hole 24 of the curtain rod holder ll. Similar to the over-hanging channel hook i8 is the channel hook 25 which supports the rod holder II from above and prevents lateral movement of the rearward portion thereof.

The rod holder II is bent at right angles to itself for insertion into the open channel ends of a conventional extensible curtain rod 26. The crane holder l0 provides the hinge 2'! for the swinging crane arm 28 and is preferably constructed of relatively heavy material adapted to support both the weight and torsion of relatively heavy drapes on the crane arm 28.

The crane holder I is readily attached to the bracket by tilting to the position shown in phantom, Fig. 2, and by slipping the pivot l6 into the opening IT. The crane holder [0 may then be pivoted downward until further movement is prevented by engagement with the supporting hooks l8 and I9. In this position the rearward portion of the crane holder ill and the face l are joined by the screw 20. Thus torsion on the crane holder I0 resulting from weight on the crane arm 28 is transmitted to the rear portions of the bracket which is particularly adapted to withstand torsion by virtue of the downward eX- tending leg 29 of the flat face l5 and perpendicularly extending base l2.

The curtain rod holder H is readily secured to the bracket by tilting to the position shown in phantom, Fig. 3, and by slipping the pivot opening 24 over the pivot 23. The curtain rod holder ll may then be pivoted downward until further pivotal movement is prevented by engagement with the supporting hook 25.

In addition to providing a single bracket for both a drapery crane and a curtain rod, the structure shown permits economies in the manufacture of the bracket and provides an improved support for the drapery crane which is frequently relatively heavily weighted.

For example, the provision of separate pivot points for the drapery crane holder [0 and curtain rod holder II and the arrangement and spacing of the channel hooks l8, l9 and permit the entire bracket to be manufactured from a single sheet metal stamping.

The pivots i5 and 23, shown in detail in Figs. 4 and 5 respectively, are raised portions of the face l5 and may be formed by stamping or drawing. Thus the expense of assembling or securing separate pivots to the face 15 is eliminated. Also the possibility of the pivot working loose, as frequently occurs when a separate pivot pin is fastened to the bracket is avoided.

The channel hooks I8 and I9 spaced horizontally on opposite sides of the pivot 16 carry the weight of the crane holder Ill and the drapes thereon. Thus adequate leverage is provided to withstand the torque of the crane holder about its pivot attachment to the bracket, and the pivot I6 is relieved of the weight of the heavy drapes on the crane 28. The pivot 23 is adequate to support the weight of relatively light curtains. Therefore channel hooks above and below the curtain rod holder II and on opposite sides of the pivot 23 are not required.

The feature of the present invention which provides for the support of rods for a curtain and drape from a single bracket may also be employed to support double curtains from a single bracket. Figs. 6, 7 and 8 show a modification of the bracket for this purpose wherein the fiat portion or face of the bracket projects perpendicularly from the base 3|, which provides the screw holes 32 for securing to a support. Pivot holes 33 and 34 are provided by the face 30 for pivotal attachment of a curtain rod holder such as the holder 35.

The pivotal attachment between the bracket and the curtain rod holder may feasibly be the raised type of pivot similar to the pivots l6 and 23 of Figs. 4 and 5 respectively. However in the particular instance, the curtain rod holder 35 provides the pivot pin 36 which projects from opposite sides of the curtain rod holder 35 and is adapted to fit into either pivot opening 33 or 34. Thus a single type of curtain rod holder may be used either for the inside or the outside curtain rod. The pivot projection 36 on the exterior angle of the curtain rod holder 35 cooperates with the pivot hole 33 to provide the pivotal mounting for the inside curtain rod holder 35. The pivot projection 36 on the interior angle of the holder 35 cooperates with the pivot hole 34 to provide the pivotal mounting for the outside curtain rod holder 35. Two similar holders 35 may be mounted on the single bracket as shown in Fig. 6, the outside holder 35 being shown in phantom. Overhanging

channel hooks

31 and 38, similar in purpose and function to the channel hook 25, are provided by the bracket on opposite sides of the flat portion 30 for the inner and outer curtain rod holder 35 respectively.

Brackets of the present class are generally only suitable for attachment to the face of a window frame or molding as by screws through the holes 32. Fig. 8 shows the bracket of Fig. 6 secured to the side portion of a molding piece 39 by the screw 40 through the screw hole 4|. In this instance, the base 3! is behind the molding 39.

By the above disclosures and description, I have provided a new and improved bracket for drapery cranes and curtain rods, the bracket being economically manufactured from sheet metal stampings and being particularly adapted for supporting double curtain rods or a drapery crane and curtain rod in the manner described.

I claim:

1. A bracket adapted to support both a curtain rod holder and. a drapery crane holder and comprising means provided by said bracket to permit attachment thereof to a support, pivotal attachment means provided by said bracket for attaching a curtain rod holder pivotally to one side thereof and for attaching a drapery crane holder pivotally to the other side thereof, the pivotal attachment means for said two holders having individual spaced pivot axes, and supporting means cooperable with the pivot attachment of said curtain rod holder and drapery crane holder to support the said holders and including lateral projections from said bracket at opposite sides thereof.

2. A bracket as claimed in claim 1 and being further characterized in that said means for pivotally attaching said curtain rod holder and drapery crane holder to said bracket include raised portions of said bracket from opposite faces thereof to provide spaced pivot axes.

3. A bracket adapted to support both a curtain rod holder and a drapery crane holder and com prising means provided by said bracket to permit attachment thereof to a support, pivotal attachment means provided by said bracket for attaching a curtain rod holder pivotally to one side thereof and for attaching a drapery crane holder pivotally to the other side thereof, the pivotal attachment means for said two holders having in dividual spaced pivot axes, means cooperable with the pivotal attachment for said drapery crane holder for supporting said drapery crane holder and including a pair of channel hooks extended laterally from said bracket and spaced horizontally at opposite sides of the axis of said pivot attachment for said drapery crane holder, one of said channel hooks being disposed to support said drapery crane holder from above and the other from below, and a third laterally extending channel hook of said bracket horizontally spaced from said pivot attachment for said ourtain rod holder and being cooperable therewith to support said curtain rod.

4. A bracket adapted to support holders for both a curtain rod and a drapery crane and comprising a metal stamping having a base adapted for attachment to a support, a flat face of said stamping and extended from said base in a vertical plane, a crane holder pivot and a rod holder pivot horizontally spaced and comprised of drawn portions of said flat face and being laterally extended in opposite directions, means cooperable with said crane holder pivot to support said drapery crane holder and including a pair of channel hooks extended laterally from said bracket and spaced horizontally on opposite sides of the axis of said crane holder pivot, one of said channel hooks being disposed to support said drapery crane holder from above and the other from below, and a third laterally extending channel hook of said bracket horizontally spaced from said rod holder pivot and being cooper-able therewith to support said curtain rod.

5. A bracket adapted to support both an inner and an outer curtain rod holder and comprising a base, a rod holder carrying arm, a pair of horizontally spaced pivot holes in said rod holder arm for pivotally attaching an inner and an outer curtain rod holder thereto, an inner and an outer channel hook integral with said rod holder arm and on opposite sides thereof and being cooperable With the pivot attachments of said inner and outer rod holder to support said inner and outer rod holders.

6. In a means to support simultaneously both an inner and an outer curtain rod, the combination of a pair of curtain rod holders, each being adapted for attachment to a curtain rod and each having a pivot integral therewith and projecting laterally from opposite sides thereof, a bracket having a rod-holder carrying arm, a pair of horizontally spaced pivot holes in said rod holder arm for said rod-holder pivots, and means cooperable with the pivotal attachments of said rod holders to support said rod holders and comprising an inner and an outer channel hook integral with said rod holder arm on opposite sides thereof.

EARL W. RILEY.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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