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(ModeL) S AGNE, LINE HOLDER,

No. 480,922 Patented June 24, 1890.

j UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

PAUL J. CHASSAGNE, OF AIiRON, OHIO, ASSIGN OR OF FIVE-EIGHTl-IS TO S. MILLER AND lVILLIAM R. PALMER, OF SAME PLACE.

LINE-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part. of Letters Patent No. 430,922, dated June 24, 1890.

Application filed March 8, 1889- Serial No. 302,413. (Model-l To 00 whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, PAUL J. CHASSAGNE, of Akron, in the county of Summit and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Line Holders; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use it, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in line-holders; and the object is to provide a simple and cheap line-holder adapted to be secured to posts, fences, and the like for the purpose of holding clothes-lines or as a device for holding reins.

Figure 1 is a perspective of a line-holder embodying my invention complete, being shown in position to receive the line. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing it closed upon the line. Fig. 3 is a vertical section. Fig. 4 is a horizontal section in perspective, showing the cam detached therefrom. Fig. 5 is an inverted detached perspective of the cam I. Fig. 6 is a detached perspective of the camrecess 0, one side of the wall being broken away.

A represents a vertical standard provided with a horizontal base B, by means of which it is securely fastened to any object by one or more screws. The standard A extends up ward a suitable distance, and is provided on its outer surface with an annular recess (1. This recess is made cam-shaped, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The standard A extends upward a suitable distance, and is preferably of the shape here shown above the base B, and is provided on its inner face opposite the recess C with a second recess D and with a third smaller recess E.

F represents a movable cap or jaw, preferably of the shape here shown, which forms, together with the upper portion of the stand ard A, a clamp, between which the line is placed and securely held. This jaw F is provided with a projection G, that extends inward a suitable distance into the recess D of the standard A.

H is a horizontal recess made in the pro jection G and the jaw F.

Placed in the recess 0, made in the outer side of the standard A, is a circular cam I, to which is rigidly secured in any suitable manner the handle J. The handle J, cam I, stand- 5 5 ard A, and jaw F are all provided with a central horizontal aperture, through which the headed bolt L passes and holds all of the parts together by means of the pin M, which passes through the inner end of the bolt.

N represents a spiral spring, that is placed in the recess H of the jaw F and the recess E of the standard A and around the bolt L. This spring N keeps the jaw normally separated from the inner face of the standard A. 6 5

In Fig. 4 awasher S is shown, which may or may not be used to form a. bearing-plate for the inner end of the spring N, as maybe preferred.

Having now described the construction of my invention, the operation is as follows: WVhen the handle J is in the position shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the cam-block, which is secured thereto, is in such relative position to the cam-shaped face of the recess 0 as to allow the jaw F to be separated from the standard Ato its greatest extent. In this position the. rope or line is placed in the recess between the jaw F and the inner face of the standard A. When it is desired to clamp the rope or line, it is only necessary to turn the handle J into the position shown in Fig. 2, when the jaw F will be drawn inwardly, through the medium of the cam I moving outward and the pin M engaging the outer surface of the handle J. NVhen it is desired to release the rope or line, the handle is turned in the position shown in Fig. 1, when the spring N forces the jaw F outward, thus releasing the rope or line which is to be removed. As here shown the handle J is made of a separate piece from the cam I and rigidly secured thereto. It will readily be seen, however, that the cam I may have a handle cast as a part thereof.

It will be readily understood that the recess 0, in which the cam I is placed, may be done away with and the outer surface of the standard made inclined, and that the projection G and spring may also be omitted without departing from the spirit of my invention, and therefore I do not desire to limit my claims to this particular construction.

The inner faces of both the jaw and stand ard are fluted or roughened, as shown, for the purpose of preventing the rope from slipping. ..A lug P is made on the flange of the recess 0, as shown, for the purpose of preventing the handle from making a complete circle.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- 1. The combination, with the vertical standard provided at its lower end With a horizontal securing-base, its upper inner face formed into a jaw having a recess and its outer face cam-shaped, of a movable jaw approximate thereto having a projection upon its inner surface which 'enters the said recess in the inner face of the standard, a cam engaging the cam-shaped outer surface of the standard having an operating handle, and a bolt which passes through the jaw, the standard, and the forthe purpose described.

crating handle, a bolt which passes through the jaw, the standard, and the cam, and a pin or projection upon the opposite end of the bolt which engages the cam, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I afliX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

PAUL J. OHASSAGNE.

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