US1227577A - Frame. - Google Patents

Description

l. H. BREWER.

FRAME.

APPLICATION FILED ocT. 2a. I9Ie.

PatentedA May 29, 1917.

3mm/coz J H I @KEINER JOHN H. BREWER, OF LOUSVILLE, KENTUCKY.

FRAME.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 29, 191W.

Application led October 28, 1916. Serial No. 128,316.

To all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, JOHN H. BREWER,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Louisville, in the county of Jefferson and vState of Kentucky, have invented certain new and useful. Improvements in Frames, of which the following is a specification, reference being had tothe accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in frames and has relation more particularly to a frame subjected to opposing forces or is subjected to pressure toward the center such as in window screens or the like; and it is an object of the invention to provide a frame having novel and improved means whereby the same may be reinforced against such forces or pressure.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved frame of this general character which may be readily and conveniently extended or contracted in accordance with the requirements of practice and whereby the same may be conveniently and e'ectively held in its various adjusted positions.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved frame of this general character wherein a covering is adapted to be detachably connected, said covering being as desired and such as reticulated fabric when it is desired to employ the frame as a screen or said fabric may be as desired as it has been fully demonstrated in practice that my improved frame can be employed with advantage in displaying emblems, advertising matter, or the like.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved frame whereby certain important advantages are attained and the deviceis rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenientV and advantageous for use, all as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of the invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein- Figure 1 is a view in elevation illustrating a frame constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

Fig. 2 is an' elevational view opposite to that shown in Fig. 1 and disclosing a fragment of fabric applied thereto;

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken through the device as herein embodied;

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view in elevation illustrating one of the plates as herein embodied with which a bracing member or rod coacts;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view in elevation illustrating a slightly modified form of my invention; and

Fig. 6 is an elevational view of the opposite side of the device as disclosed in Fig. 5.

As disclosed in Figs. l to 4, my improved frame comprises the longitudinal members A and the transverse members B, each of said members including two sections 'l and 2, having their adjacent end portions in overlying relation and are provided with registering elongated slots 3 through which is directed the clamping member 4, said clamping member l being herein disclosed Vas a conventional bolt and coacting nut. By

this arrangement it will be perceived that the members l and 2 may be readily adjusted one relative to the other as the requirements of practice may necessitate and be effectively maintained in such adjusted relation.

rIhe ends of the members A and B are in overlying relation and pivotallfy con!l nected, as at 5, whereby it will be perceived that the frame may be adjusted to fit within an opening that is not of the same size at each end or at each side.

Each of the clamping members 4 is carried by a plate 6 provided adjacent its opposite ends with the lugs 7 overlying the inner edges of the overlapping portions of the sections 1 and 2 of a member A or B, whereby said sections are effectively held against pivotal movementV about the clamping member. rlhe intermediate portion of the plate 6 adjacent its inner margin is provided with the bracket 8 extending in a direction opposite that of the lugs 7 and said `bracket 8 is provided with the open slot 9 (fil lil@

employed disposed substantially in perpendicular relation one to the other, although the relative angle of said rod is determined by the adjustment of the members A and B.

After a rod vhas been operatively engaged with its coacting brackets 8, the slots 9 of said brackets are adapted to be closed in any desired manner as indicated at 11, in order to prevent accidental displacement of the rod.

Each of the rods R as herein embodied comprises two sections 12 and 1&1, one of said sections, as 12, being provided in its end with a socket l5 into which is adapted to be threaded the extension 1G of the section 14. By this arrangement each of the rods R may be longitudinally extended or retracted in accordance with the adjustment of the members A and B and it will also be perceived that the rods serve to effectively brace the frame against opposing forces or where pressure is exerted toward the center of the frame especially When the device is employed as a Window screen.

As herein embodied, the inner longitudinal margins of the members A and B are provided with the restricted openings 17 to afford means whereby a suitable fabric may be laced to the frame. The fabric may be of any character desired and depending upon the use to 'which the frame is adapted to be put as I have found in practice that my improved frame is particularly advantageous for use in Window screening, displaying advertising matter, or the like. If preferred the fabric may be clamped to the members A and B and in Which event blocks 18 are employed to force the fabric F Within the recesses 19 produced in the outer longitudinal margins of the members A and B, as particularly illustrated in Fig. 2, and it Will be self-evident that other means may also be employed for removably securing a fabric to the frame.

In the form of invention illustrated in Figs. 5 and G, the overlapping portions of the sections 1EL and 2a are provided with a plurality of slots 3a and clamping members 4.a, said slots 3a and clamping members la being arranged at opposite sides of the sections 1a and 2a. By this arrangement the plates 6a do not require the lugs 7 as Vreferred to relative to the plates 6.

I'also find it of advantage to interlock with the lapping portions of the rods R the annular tie member 20 which serves to prevent buclling or relative separating movement between the overlying portions of said rods B under normal conditions.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a frzune constructed in accordance with my invention is of an extremely simple and comparatively inexpensive nature and is particularly Well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility With which it may be assembled, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without material departure from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason l do not Wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice, except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim:

1. A frame comprising members, brackets secured to said members intermediate the lengths thereof, brace rods connected to opposed brackets, said members and brace rods being longitudinally adjustable, and clamping means for holding the members in their adjusted position, said clamping means also serving to hold the brackets in applied position upon the members.

2. A frame coinprising members, brace members interposed between opposed members of the frame, the intermediate portion of said brace members being in overlying lrelation, and a tie member coacting With the overlying portions of the brace members.

3. A frame comprising members, brackets secured to said members intermediate the lengths thereof, brace rods in swiveled connection with opposed brackets, said members and brace rods being longitudinally adjustable, and clamping means for holding the members in their adjusted position, said clamping means also serving to hold the brackets in applied position upon the members.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

JGHN H. BREWER. litnesses I-I. J. TiLrorD, N. L. PILsoN.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C.

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