USRE10752E - Cartridge-loading implement - Google Patents

Description

S. E. CHEESE-MAN.

CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENT.

No. 10,752. Beissued July 27, 1886.

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CARTRIDGE-LOADING IMPLEMENT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Reissued Letters Patent No. 10,752, dated July 2'7 1886.

Original No. 301,465, dated July 1, 1884.

To all whom it may concern.-

Appication for reissue filed August 27, 1885.

Serial No.175,5l5.

'c' is a cylindrical groove in the implement Be it known that I, SHERWOOD E. OHEESE- and in the bottom of the opening 0, forming MAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kansas City, in the county of Jackson and State of Missouri, have invented a new and usefulvImprovement in Loading Implements for Cartridge-Shells; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, which will en able others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification.

My invention has for its object an improvement in implements for the loading of cartridge-shells, in which all the essential devices for loading the shell are arranged within a small compass; and it consists in the novel construction and combination of its several parts, hereinafter more fully described, and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a view, partly in perspective and partly in section, of my improved loading implement, with one end of a cartridge-shell resting in the base and the other inserted in the crimping devices. 2 is a sectional elevation of the same, with the loading-base and shellsupport upon opposite ends. Fig. 3 is aview of the loadingbase and shell-support when combined. Fig. at is alateral view of the loading implement to that seen in Fig. 1, showing the spring-lever and cutting-blade and the perforation through which the latter is operated. Fig. 5 isa view of the implement from the side having the longitudinal transverse slot.

A represents the case of the loading implement,which, for convenience, is cylindrical in form.

a is a longitudinal cylindrical recess between the'case A and the fixed central rammer, B. ais a transverse perforation through the side of case A, communicating with recess a.

a a are longitudinal transverse slots through the case A.

a a are staples over the slots (r.

B isa fixed central rammer within the case A.

bis a concavity in the outer end of rammer B.

C is a longitudinal cylindrical opening in the opposite end of case A to rammer B.

Fig.

the crimper;

0 represents the concave formation of the implement in the bottom of the opening 0.

(2 represents an upsetting-pin in the implement and in the bottom of the opening 0, near the groove 0.

D represents the cartridge-ejector, having the extensions d d.

E is a spring lcver on the outside of case'A, and e a cuttingblade thereon within the recess a.

F isa loading-base on the end of case A, having the cylindrical depressions, f for the reception of the base of a cartridge-shell, and

f affording space for the primer.

F represents a shell-supporter 011 the opposite end of case A, fitted thereto in the depressionf, and is formed with longitudinal perforation f, to admit a cartridge-shell, and having a cylindrical rabbetj", on the end opposite to that fitted to the case A,.to fit the depression f in the loading-base F.

My improved loading implement may be made from any suitable material, and in the most convenient shape.

In the construction of the wad -starter, I

make in one end of the said implement a longitudinal cylindrical recess, at, extending from the outer end portion thereof inwardly to a sufficient depth, and in width equal to the thickness of one side of a cartridge-shell.

Within the recess a of the implement is formed a rammer, B, which is fixed centrally therein and to the case A. The end of the rammer B is then cut away laterally, leaving the same shorter in length than the recess a, and a concave depression, I), "made therein. Two longitudinal slots, (1, 66 are then made in the side of case A, opposite to each other-,aud of equal length to and communicating with the recess a, between the case A and the rammer B. An ejector, D, is then formed, from suitable metal, in the shape of a collar, which is fitted to the circumference of the rammer B, over which and in the recess (LOf case A it is made to move freely. Two extensions, d d, are then formed upon the ejector D, which project laterally therefrom and through the slots a a in the side of the case A, which enable the ejector to be raised when desired.

In the outer side and near the end of case A, and extending across the slots a a I affix the staples a a, which prevent the extensions 11 d of the ejector D being withdrawn therefrom. These staples are used whenever the material from which the implement is madeis notsubject to undue expansion and contraction from moisture or other causes. When made of wood or tibrous material, the longitudinal transverse slot 0. will permit the introduction ofa largeorsmall shell and the slight expansion of the outer case sufficiently to prevent binding,and any retain: ing devices maybe used to prevent the removal of the ejector in lieu of the staples. A spring-v lever, E, is then made of a suitable length, one end of which is fastened to the case A by a suitable pin, and the cutting-blade 6 attached tlatwise and at right angles to its opposite end. A transverse opening, a, is then formed for the cutting-blade e in the side of case A,which communicates with the recess a slightly below the end of rammer B, and the blade e inserted therein.

In the construction of the crimping devices, I form in the opposite end of the implement to that provided with the rammer B a longitudinal cylindrical opening, 0, of sufficient dimensions laterally to receive a cartridge-shell. A groove, a, concentric to the opening 0, and having a slight increase in width over the thickness of one side of a cartridge shell, is formed in the case A, extending longitudinally from the sides a slight distance below the bottom of the said opening 0. The portion of the case A at the bottom of the opening 0 is then made with a concavity, c, leaving a square shoulder near its joinder with the groove 0. An upsettingpin, 0 is then rigidly fixed in the bottom of the open ing 0 in the implement, and near the inner edge of groove 0, the head of the pin extending a slight distance in the direction of the sides of said opening, at right angles to said pin and in atransverse relation to said groove.

In the construction of the loadingbase I form a cylindrical cap-shaped device, F,which is provided with a longitudinal depression, f, adapted to fit one end of the case A. A smaller depression is then made in the base, in the same direction as the first, equal in depth to the thickness of the rim of the base of acartridge shell, and which is adapted to rest therein. A depression, f of still smaller dimensions is alsomade in the base below the depression f which affords space for the primer when loading. A shell-supporter, F, is then made of a similar shape to the base F, and a longitudinal cylindrical peri'oration made entirely th rough the same equal to the circumference of a cartride-shell. In one end a longitudinal depression, f, is then made, which also is of equal circumference with the case A, and is fitted thereto when not in use. Upon the opposite end of the shell-supporter a cylindrical rabbet, f is made, of equal dimensions to the depression fin the loading-base, in which it is fitted.

In the operation of my invention, and in loading a cartridge-shell, the charge of powprimer is then placed in the base F perpen dicularly thereto and in the depression f and its opposite end inserted in the recess 66 of the loading implement. The concave end of rammer B being broughtiu contact with the wad, carries the same by pressure upon the implement firmly upon the powder and in its proper plane convexed, as seen in the drawings. The action of the concave end of the rammer upon the wad compresses the shot into a similar shape, thus producing a close and even distribution of the shot and concentrating the force of the powder. From the recess a, which affords a perfect wad-starter,the shell is then withdrawn and the shot inserted after which a wad is placed over the same and convexed by the rammer B. While in this position in the recess a the spring-lever E is operated, a slight pressure upon which throws the blade 6 within the recess 0, against the shell, which it penetrates, and also against the rammer B, gaging the cutting distance. The shell is then rotated, the cutting-blade c removing the surplus end therefrom a slight distance outwardly from the wad. The shell is then removed from the recess,and the extensions dd of the ejector D thrown by the fingers in the direction of the concave end of rammer B, which removes the surplus end of the shell from the recess a. The open end of the cartridgeshell is then. inserted in the longitudinal opening 0 of the implement which contains the crimping devices, the edges of which shell enter the cylindrical groove 0 and are crimped bya blow from the hand. The shell is then rotated,and pressure applied to the crimped end of the shell, which is brought in contact with the head of the upsetting-pin 0 which binds the inner edges thereof firmly upon the wad, by this means obtaining a firmer edge and the strongest resistance from the accidental removal of the charge.

To prevent the breaking of a secondgrade shell near the base when loading I inclose the same in the supporter F, which fits over the shell in the opening f and the base F in the grooves f Theend of the shell is then placed in the recess a of the loading implement and the spring-lever operated to indent the cartridge as it is rotated without separating the end beyond the indentation, as seen in Fig.3. The open end of the cartridge-shellis then inserted in the crimping devices, and a very slight blow upon the implement throws the indented portion of the shell inwardly upon the wad as well as crimping the edge of the shell.

When not in use, the shell-supporter and the loading-base are fitted to the opposite ends ICC of the caseA of the implement, thus affording with an outer case having a transverse pera compact, useful, and novel loading device. foration therein,a fixed central rammer, and a Having fully described my invention, what longitudinal cylindrical recess between said I new claim as new, and desire to secure by 1 1311111161" and case communicating with said 40 5 Letters Patent, is perforation, of a spring-lever attached out- 1. In a loading implement for cartridge- Wardly atone end to the case and provided shells, the combination, with an outer case, of with a blade at its opposite end, which is a fixed central rammer having a concave deadapted to enter the transverse perforation in pression in its outer end, and a longitudinal the said case, as and for the purpose specified. 45 IO cylindrical recess between said ease and ram- 6. The combination, in a loadingirnplement iner, as and for the purpose specified. provided with a longitudinal cylindrical open- 2. Inaloadingimplement, thecombination, l ing extending a suitable distance therein, of with an outer case provided with longitudinal I an upsetting-pin rigidly fixed in said impletransverse slots, and having a fixed central ment at the bottom and near the longitudinal 5o rammer and a longitudinal cylindrical recess side of said opening, and a. head upon said pin between said rammer and case, of an ejector extending at right angles to and slightly bewithin said recess having suitable extensions yond the. pin in the direction of the side of which are adapted to enter and slide in the said opening and adapted to bind the inner slots in the case, as and for thepurpose speciedges of the shell, as shown and described.

3. In a loadingimpleinent, the combination,

with an outer case provided with a suitable 7. The combination, inaloading implement i provided with alongitudinal cylindrical open- I ing extending a suitable distance therein, and

longitudinal cylindricalopeningandlongitudia groove which is concentric to and extends naltransverse slots communicating therewith, i longitudinally from the sides and a slight dis- 6o and an ejector adapted to slide in said slots, I tance below the bottom of said opening, ofan of aretaining device attached to said case and upsetting-pin rigidly fixed in said implement across said slots, as described. I at the bottom of said opening and near the in- 4. Ina loadingimplement, the combination, ner edge of said groove, and a head upon said with an outer case having a transverse perforal tion therein, a fixed central ra'mmer, and a i longitudinal cylindrical recess between said I rammer and case con'lmunicating with said I perforation, of'a blade which is adapted to SHERNOOD E. GHEESEMAN. enter said perforation in the case, as and for i Witnesses:

the purpose specified. i FRED. XV. PERKINs,

5. [n aloadingimplement, the combination, JAs. H. PRESTON.

)111 extending at right angles to and slightly 6 beyond the pin in the direction of the side of saidopening and in atransverse relation to said groove, as and for the purpose specified.

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