US822731A - Stirrup and hammock spring. - Google Patents

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US822731A
US822731A US29084305A US1905290843A US822731A US 822731 A US822731 A US 822731A US 29084305 A US29084305 A US 29084305A US 1905290843 A US1905290843 A US 1905290843A US 822731 A US822731 A US 822731A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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  • My invention is an improved spring for use for hanging stirrups and hammocks to enable the same to yield and spring; and it consists in the construction, combination, and arrangement of devices hereinafter described and claimed.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stirrup and hammock spring embodying my improvements
  • Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the same in use in connection with a stirrup.
  • My improved spring appliance for use in connection with a stirrup or a hammock comprises a pair of links 1 2 and a spring 3.
  • the link 1 is provided with a pair of downwardlyeXtending guide-arms 4, properly spaced apart and provided at their lower ends with outwardly-extending shoulders 5.
  • the upper bar of the link 2 passes between the said guide-arms and is provided near its center with collars 6, which bear against said guidearms and serve to direct the movement of the link 2 with'relation to the link 1.
  • the lower bar of the link 2 is provided with an upstanding headed stud 8 for engagement by a loop 9 when the device is in use in connection with a stirrup, as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the spring which is a coiled extensile spring, is placed on the guide-arms with its lower end bearing on the outstanding shoulders at the lower ends of said guide-arms and its upper end bearing under the upper bar of the lower link 2.
  • the upper link serves for the attachment of the stirrup-strap of a saddle, and it will be under stood that the spring effects a yielding connection between the links 1 2, so as to adapt the stirrup to yield somewhat when pressed upon by the rider.
  • a saddle provided with my improved spring devices adds materially to the comfort both of the rider and his mount.
  • my improved spring connection serves to maintain the stirrup in the required position at right angles to the stirrup-strap.
  • the upper bar of the lower link and the depending guidearms of the upper link effect a pivotal slidable connection between the upper and lower links, thus allowing free movement to the stirrup.
  • My spring connection is also useful in cushioning stress applied to the stirrupstrap by the weight of the rid er in mounting and dismounting and in preventing the stirrup-strap from breaking.
  • My improved spring connection when used in hanging a hammock causes the hammock to yield easily to the motion of the occupant and prevents the stress of the weight of the body of the occupant from being applied instantly to the rope or chain from which the hammock is hung, and hence prevents the same from breaking.

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PATENTED JUNE 5 S. P. FOSTER. I STIRRUP AND HAMMOCK SPRING.
APPLICATION FILED DEC. 7, 1905.
aw/memes SAMUEL P. FOSTER, OF DALTON, GEORGIA.
STIRRUP AND HAMMOCK SPRING-l Specification of Letters Patent.
Patented June 5, 1906.
Application filed December 7, 1905. Serial No. 290,843.
To all whom, it may concern: 7
Be it known that I, SAMUEL P. FOSTER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Dalton, in the county of Whitfield and State of Georgia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Stirrup and Hammock Springs and I do 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 appertains to make and use the same.
My invention is an improved spring for use for hanging stirrups and hammocks to enable the same to yield and spring; and it consists in the construction, combination, and arrangement of devices hereinafter described and claimed.
.In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stirrup and hammock spring embodying my improvements, and Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the same in use in connection with a stirrup.
My improved spring appliance for use in connection with a stirrup or a hammock comprises a pair of links 1 2 and a spring 3. The link 1 is provided with a pair of downwardlyeXtending guide-arms 4, properly spaced apart and provided at their lower ends with outwardly-extending shoulders 5. The upper bar of the link 2 passes between the said guide-arms and is provided near its center with collars 6, which bear against said guidearms and serve to direct the movement of the link 2 with'relation to the link 1. The lower bar of the link 2 is provided with an upstanding headed stud 8 for engagement by a loop 9 when the device is in use in connection with a stirrup, as shown in Fig. 2. The spring, which is a coiled extensile spring, is placed on the guide-arms with its lower end bearing on the outstanding shoulders at the lower ends of said guide-arms and its upper end bearing under the upper bar of the lower link 2. The upper link serves for the attachment of the stirrup-strap of a saddle, and it will be under stood that the spring effects a yielding connection between the links 1 2, so as to adapt the stirrup to yield somewhat when pressed upon by the rider. A saddle provided with my improved spring devices adds materially to the comfort both of the rider and his mount. Moreover, owing to the fact that the lower link 2 is arranged at right angles to the upper link 1, my improved spring connection serves to maintain the stirrup in the required position at right angles to the stirrup-strap. It will be further understood that the upper bar of the lower link and the depending guidearms of the upper link effect a pivotal slidable connection between the upper and lower links, thus allowing free movement to the stirrup. My spring connection is also useful in cushioning stress applied to the stirrupstrap by the weight of the rid er in mounting and dismounting and in preventing the stirrup-strap from breaking.
My improved spring connection when used in hanging a hammock causes the hammock to yield easily to the motion of the occupant and prevents the stress of the weight of the body of the occupant from being applied instantly to the rope or chain from which the hammock is hung, and hence prevents the same from breaking.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Pat ent, is-
1. The combination of the upper link having the depending guide-arms, the lower link having the upper bar between and slidably and pivotally related to the guide-arms, and the spring forming a yielding connection between said links.
2. In a device of the class described, the combination of a pair of links disposed at right angles to each other, and slidably and pivotally connected to each other, and a yielding spring connection between the said links, for the purpose set forth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.
SAMUEL P. FOSTER. Witnesses:
WM. CARROLL, CHAS. KREISCHER.
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