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US808828A
US808828A US23568504A US1904235685A US808828A US 808828 A US808828 A US 808828A US 23568504 A US23568504 A US 23568504A US 1904235685 A US1904235685 A US 1904235685A US 808828 A US808828 A US 808828A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
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  • This invention has for its object to provide a cover for the outside of cars, omnibuses, motor-cars, wagonettes, garden-seats, and such like, which when not in use is out of the way.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a motorcar or automobile to which the improvements embodying my invention are applied.
  • Fig. 2 is a side elevation.
  • Fig. 3 is a plan of the improvements detached from the vehicle.
  • Fig. 4 is a part vertical section and part elevation looking toward the back of what also constitutes a dust-guard at the rear of the vehicle.
  • I provide at each corner or other convenient part of the vehicle A or such like a fixed tube B, into which telescope other tubes C C C the fixed tube B being provided with jam-nuts or other suitable fastenings D for clamping the sliding tubes in any desired position.
  • a crosspiece consisting of a box or casing E and containing a spring-roller springf, with waterproof or other cover F carried thereon, connects two of the tubes C C To bring the covering into use,-the cross-piece E and the tubes C connected by it are raised to the required heightv and the cover F is pulled outward and fastened to the two tubes C C at or near the opposite end of the vehicle or the like.
  • the spring-rollers c with covers F ,as aforesaid, are inclosed within boxes or casings E and form a cross-piece connecting the telescopic tubes mounted at each corner of the vehicle A.
  • Two of these boxes or casings E E are hinged one at either side to the transverse boxes or casings E, which are preferably formed in one piece, as shown.
  • the cross-- piece E and the tubes C C are raised, as aforesaid, and the hinged boxes or casings E E are opened out in the manner shown in Fig. 3.
  • Two of the rollers with covers F F are used for covering the top of the vehicle, one being drawn toward the front, screening the driver, and the other toward the back thereof, screening the passengers, the ends being fastened either to telescopic tubes or to a cross bar or rod 9, as shown in Fig. 8.
  • the other two covers F 2 F are used to cover the sides of the vehicle A, in which case they are drawn down and fastened to the vehicle A.
  • these side boxes or casings E E with rollers and covers F are folded back so as to lie close to or alongside the cross-piece E and the whole, along with the telescopic tubes B, is lowered, so as to be out of the way.
  • the cover F constituting a dust-guard or screen, is inclosed within the telescopic tube C, which is drawn out therefrom in a vertical manner, and the cover F* is then drawn across horizontally and hooked onto the corresponding tube O in the opposite corner of the car.
  • This device may be used alone or in conjunction with the covers already described.
  • the boxes or casings containing the springs and rollers are formed, preferably, of cube or square section and of light metal, such as aluminium, but may be formed cylindrical or of other convenient form and material.
  • the members or boxes E, formed of one piece, are permanently connected to the telescopic tubes C C while the boxes or casings E and E are hinged to the casing E. Provision may be made to increase or diminish the tension on the springs f of the rollers c by means of end screws.
  • a casing connecting a pair of said tubes and permanently secured thereto, a pair of supplementary casings hinged to opposite ends of said first-named casing and adapted to be swung out from said casing, spring-actuated rollers in each of said casings, and covers wound on said rollers and adapted to be unwound therefrom.

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'PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906.
W. FINDLAY.
COVER FOR VEHICLES.
APPLICATION FILED DEO.6,1904.
2 SHEETS-SHEET l PATENTED JAN. 2, 1906.
W. FINDLAY COVER FOR VEHICLES.
APPLICATION FILED DEO.6,1904.
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UNITED. STATES PATENT orrro.
COVER FOR VEHICLES.
Specification of Letters Patent.
Patented Jan. 2, 1906.
Application filed December 6, 1904:. Serial No. 235.685.
To all whom, it may concern:
Be it known that I, WILLIAM FINDLAY, advocate, late of 28 Rutland street, but now of 3 Great King street, Edinburgh, Scotland, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Covers for Vehicles and the Like, of v which the following is a specification.
This invention has for its object to provide a cover for the outside of cars, omnibuses, motor-cars, wagonettes, garden-seats, and such like, which when not in use is out of the way.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into effect, I have hereunto appended two sheets of drawings, of which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a motorcar or automobile to which the improvements embodying my invention are applied. Fig. 2 is a side elevation. Fig. 3 is a plan of the improvements detached from the vehicle. Fig. 4 is a part vertical section and part elevation looking toward the back of what also constitutes a dust-guard at the rear of the vehicle.
In carrying out my invention, I provide at each corner or other convenient part of the vehicle A or such like a fixed tube B, into which telescope other tubes C C C the fixed tube B being provided with jam-nuts or other suitable fastenings D for clamping the sliding tubes in any desired position. A crosspiece consisting of a box or casing E and containing a spring-roller springf, with waterproof or other cover F carried thereon, connects two of the tubes C C To bring the covering into use,-the cross-piece E and the tubes C connected by it are raised to the required heightv and the cover F is pulled outward and fastened to the two tubes C C at or near the opposite end of the vehicle or the like. When the cover F is released from its hold on these tubes G C, it automatically returns to its normal position and the crosspiece E and the tubes are lowered, so that they will not be, in the way. The spring-rollers c, with covers F ,as aforesaid, are inclosed within boxes or casings E and form a cross-piece connecting the telescopic tubes mounted at each corner of the vehicle A. Two of these boxes or casings E E are hinged one at either side to the transverse boxes or casings E, which are preferably formed in one piece, as shown. To bring the covering F into use, the cross-- piece E and the tubes C C are raised, as aforesaid, and the hinged boxes or casings E E are opened out in the manner shown in Fig. 3.
Two of the rollers with covers F F are used for covering the top of the vehicle, one being drawn toward the front, screening the driver, and the other toward the back thereof, screening the passengers, the ends being fastened either to telescopic tubes or to a cross bar or rod 9, as shown in Fig. 8. The other two covers F 2 F are used to cover the sides of the vehicle A, in which case they are drawn down and fastened to the vehicle A. When not in use, these side boxes or casings E E with rollers and covers F, are folded back so as to lie close to or alongside the cross-piece E and the whole, along with the telescopic tubes B, is lowered, so as to be out of the way.
Referring to Fig. 4, the cover F, constituting a dust-guard or screen, is inclosed within the telescopic tube C, which is drawn out therefrom in a vertical manner, and the cover F* is then drawn across horizontally and hooked onto the corresponding tube O in the opposite corner of the car. This device may be used alone or in conjunction with the covers already described.
The boxes or casings containing the springs and rollers are formed, preferably, of cube or square section and of light metal, such as aluminium, but may be formed cylindrical or of other convenient form and material. The members or boxes E, formed of one piece, are permanently connected to the telescopic tubes C C while the boxes or casings E and E are hinged to the casing E. Provision may be made to increase or diminish the tension on the springs f of the rollers c by means of end screws.
I claim In a device of the character described, the combination of a plurality of stationary tubular pillars, tubes telescoping in said pillars and adapted to be raised and lowered therein,
a casing connecting a pair of said tubes and permanently secured thereto, a pair of supplementary casings hinged to opposite ends of said first-named casing and adapted to be swung out from said casing, spring-actuated rollers in each of said casings, and covers wound on said rollers and adapted to be unwound therefrom.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.
WILLIAM FINDLAY. Witnesses:
A. H. HAMILTON, JOHN M. MoNHILL.
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