US2254468A - Knitting reel - Google Patents

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Sept 2, 1941- A. L. BENSON 2,254,468

KNITTING REEL Filed April 50, 1941 ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 2, 1941 STATES TET QFFICE "y 4 Claims.

The present invention relates to improvements in knitting reels of the nature described in my copending application led July 15, 1940, Serial No. 345,521 which matured into Patent No. 2,246,713 on June 24, 1941.

In addition to carrying out the major objects outlined in the stated application, further objects of the present invention include the provision of certain new elements whereby the several parts entering into the combination may be combined as a unitary whole kand the new and diiferent steps involved in the mode of assembling whereby this unitization is accomplished.

In reconstructing the different parts entering into the improved combination, an object of importance has been kept in view, that of simplifying the parts to facilitate manufacture whereby certain of the elements may be vmade from plastic material now being rapidly developed, thereby cutting d-own weight, costs, and at the same time having a diierent variety of colors and mottled designs to choose from which are more appealing to women of discriminating tastes.

Another object is to provide a device of the above named character which is an improvement on my said prior application in that it is safer to handle and which can be transported readily with one hand.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention resides in the novel arrangement and combination of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed may be made within the scope of that which is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawing illustrating my improved invention,

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the device supporting a winding of yarn.

Fig. 2 is a vertical mid-section of the device per se with central elements shown in side elevation.

Fig. 3 is a zig-zag section taken on line 3--3 of Fig. 2.

Referring in detail to ticularly to Figs. 2 and shown comprising a 'circular base 4 having a substantially flat bottom surface 5, to which is shown applied, a felt pad 6. Said plate is lshown as a casting having an upstanding peripheral ange or wall 1 forming with said bottom, an

the drawing and par- 3, the device therein is open topped receptacle. In a thickened portion 8 located axially of said base upstands a spindle 9, the lower portion of said spindle being secured within a hole in said base with a driving fit. The upper end Il) of the spindle is shown tapered.

A tubular bobbin shaft II loosely surrounds said spindle, the walls of said bobbin being slightly tapered, said bobbin having a somewhat pointed closed upper end I2 rotatably supported upon the top of the spindle. The interior wall I 2a of the closed end is arcuated thus causing the bobbin to center itself upon and provide an anti-friction bearing for, the spindle as shown in Fig. 2. Y

The lower end of the flared bobbin is outwardly ybent in a horizontal manner throughout its peripheral extent and merged with the central part of the horizontal top portion VI3 of the bobin base I4, thereby providing an opening I5 through which the spindle 9 extends into the bobbin. The length of the tubular bobbin II is so proportioned with respect to that of the spindle that the plate I3 is rotatably supported slightly above the upper edge I6 of the annular flange-1, as well shown in Fig. 2. The bobbin I I is preferably made integral with its base I4, the preferred material being plaskon or similar moldable material.

The bobbin base I4 is furnished with a down wardly depending skirt portion I'I which is located in an outwardly spaced relation to the flange 'I of the base 4. The lower edge of the skirt I1 is provided with an outwardly directed flange I8 which is maintained in an upwardly spaced relation to the lower side of the base 4 and hence does not interfere with the free rotation of the bobbin when the base is resting upon a at supporting base having a soft cover. At the same time, said ange I8 provides an additional safeguard against the thread or other flexib-le connection becoming looped thereunder when itis being unwound from the reel.

As a means for detachably connecting the holder, comprising the parts II, I3, I1, and I8,

'y to the base 4 through the medium of the spindle 9, I provide a somewhat narrow diametrically extending cross-well member, desirably a bar I9 provided with a centering hole 20 through which the spindle extends, which in the unattached condition is of sufficient length to span the interior diameter of the base and at the same time rest upon the top edge I6 of the flange l. The hole 2B is of the proper size not only to provide a freely working fit for the spindle but will also allow a limitedrfree tilting of the bobbin equal to the clearance space :between the wall 1 and skirt I1. Matchable holes are provided both in the plate I3 and bar I9 for the attaching screws 2|, said screws being pointed and of sufficient length to penetrate the screw-threaded holes 2 Ia in the bar when it rests on the edge I6. A collar 22 frictionally mounted on the spindle 9 limits the vertical movement of the holder on the spindle, such movement should be restricted to less than the overhang of the skirt I1 in relation to the wall 1.

In assembling the device, the collar 22 is mounted on the spindle with a driving fit, then the lower end of the spindle is projected through the hole 20 on the bar I 9 after the latter has been extended diametrically across and seated upon the top edge of the Wall 1 whence the Spindle is fastened in the base 4 with a driving fit. 'I'he bottom part of the holder is then mounted upon the spindle and rotated until the holes of the bar I9 and plate I3 come into registry. The screws 2I are then projected through the holes in the plate I3 and their points enter the holes 2Ia in the bar I 9. Upon properly turning the screws, the bar is elevated to an abutting relation with the plate I3. The recess in the base promotes an open space for the projecting screws to rotate in. There then is nodanger of the base dropping from the holder and ,causing damage Vorvinjury to material or people. If occasion demandsdisassembly of the device, by unscrewing the screws the holder can be removed.

In Fig. 1 Aa winding or skein of yarn 23 is.

shown mounted upon the device illustrated in Fig. 2, in the operative positionready for knitting; Whether it be askein of yarn or a ball of crochet thread, that is mounted upon the device, in' either case free `and satisfactory unwinding is assured.

What is claimed is:

1. In a reel, a circular spindle base having around it a substantially vertical Well, a spindle having a tapered upper'end and upstanding from the central portion of said base, a tubular bobbin shaft loosely surrounding said spindle, said bobbin shaft having a closed upper end With'an arcuate under surface with rests rotatably upon the tapered top of said spindle, a horizontally disposed circular plate supported by'said bobbin shaftin an upwardly spaced relation to the top of the vertical wall which surrounds said spindle base, said plate having a depending skirt portion surrounding said vertical wall in an outwardly spaced relation thereto, said plate having attached to its under surface a cross wall member which is provided with a central bearing and guide aperture wherethrough said spindle extends with a loose working fit, said aperture being located concentric to said bobbin shaft, and a collar xed to said spindle in a superjacent spaced relation to said cross wall member.

2. The subject matter of claim 1 and, said cross wall member being of sufficient lateral extent to rest upon the top edge of said Vertical wall and bridge the space surrounded thereby, and said attaching means for said member consisting of screws projected downwardly through said horizontal plate of the spindle, said screws being of suiiicient length to penetrate threaded holes for them in said member when the latter is supported as aforesaid upon said vertical Wall.

3. In a reel, a circular spindle base suited for resting upon a horizontal supporting surface, a spindle having a tapered upper end and upstanding from the central portion of said base, a tubular bobbin shaft loosely surrounding said spindle, said bobbin shaft having a closed upper end with an arcuate under surface which rests rotatably upon the tapered top of said spindle, a horizontally disposed circular plate supported by said bobbin shaft in an upwardly spaced relation to the top of said base, said plate having a depending skirt portion surrounding the peripheral portion of said base in an outwardly spaced relation thereto, said plate having attached to its under surface a cross wall member which is provided with a central bearing and guide aperture wherethrough said spindle extends with a loose working vt, said aperture ybeing located concentric to said bobbin shaft, a collar xedto said spindle in a superjacent spaced relation to said cross wall member, and screws whereby said cross wallA member is securedv to said plate in a contacting relationto its lower face, the top portion of said base being recessed to provide room for projecting the points of said screws through said member while the latterY is superimposed upon said base preparatory to' attach-ing said cross wall member to said plate.

4. In a reel, a circular spindle base, a spindle upstanding from the central portion of said base, a tubular bobbin shaft loosely surrounding said spindle, said bobbin shaft having aV closed upper end which rests rotatably upon the top of said spindle, a horizontally disposed circular plate supported by said bobbin shaft in an upwardly spaced relation to the top of said base, said plate having a depending skirt portion surrounding the peripheral portion of said base in an outwardly spaced relation thereto, said plate having attached to its under surface a cross wall member which is provided with a central bearing and guide aperture wherethrough said spindle extends with a loose working fit, said aperture being located concentric to said bobbin shaft, means fixed to said spindle in a superjacent spaced relation tosaid cross wall member to restrict the upward movement of the latter member therealong, and screws whereby said cross wall member is secured to said plate in a contacting relation to its lower face, the top portion of said base being recessed to provide room for projecting the points of said screws through said member while the latter is superimposed upon said base preparatory to attaching said cross wall member to said plate.

ALBERT L. BENSON.

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