US1094453A - Perambulator. - Google Patents

Description

A. E. MGGILL.

PBRAMBULATOR.

APPLIUATION FILED JAN/27, 1906. 1,094,453. Patented Apr. 28,1914.'

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A. E. MoGILL.

PBRAMBULATOR.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 27, 1906.

1,094,453, Patented Apr. 28, 1914.

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A. E. MOGILL. PERA-MBULATOR.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 27, 1906.

Patented Apr.28,1914.

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A. E. MOGILL. PBRAMBULATOR. ALPPLIOATION FILED 11111.27, 190e.

Patented Apr. 28, 1914.

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ALBERT E. MCGILL, 0F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR, BY MES-NE ASSIGNMENTS, TO TJCJJJAMx S. FERBIS, OF ELKHART, INDIANA, AND ALEXANDER B. LEITH, OF

CHCAGO, ILLINOIS, TESTEES.

PERAMBULATOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 28, 1914.

Application filed lanuary 27, 1906. Serial No. 298,120.

To all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, ALBERT E. MCGILL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Perambulators, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact speciication.

This invention relates to folding perambulators or baby carriages, and it has for its object to provide an improved device of this character, which will be light and compact when folded and convenient, durable and ef ficient in operation.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved back for the seat, which may be readily and effectively adjusted to various degrees of inclination to permit the child to recline or sit upright, as desired.

Another object is to provide an improved operative connection between the handle and the hinged seat frame which will be rigid and simple, whereby the seat frame is raised or lowered into position automatically by the folding or unfolding movement of the handle.

Another object is to provide an improved pcrambulator in which the seat frame will be cushioned, to further provide means for varying the tension of the spring or cushion, whereby the resiliency of the frame may be made to suit the varying weight of the same child or the various weights of different children. And a still further object is to provide an improved construction for holding the folding wheels in position which shall be rigid and effective when in operation and capable of being quickly released when it is desired to fold the device up.

vWith a view to the accomplishment of these ends and the attainment of certain other objects which will hereinafter appear, the invention consists in the features of novelty shown in the drawings, described in the specification, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

ln the said drawings,-Figure 1 is a side elevation of a perambulator embodying this invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof. Fig. 3 is a front elevation. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail side elevation of one of the front forks or wheel supports and the means of attaching it to the running gear frame. Fig. 5 is a cross-section thereof on the line 5-5, Fig. 4, showing also a portion of the wheel or fork locking means. Fig. 6 is an enlarged side elevation, partly in vertical section, of the connection between the seat frame brace and the handle. Fig. 7 is a plan view of the lock employed in connection with the member which connects the handle to the seat frame brace. Fig. 8 is a cross-section thereof o-n the line 8 8, Fig. 6. Fig. 9 is an enlarged vertical longitudinal section of the upper end of one of the seat frame bars, showing the head rest or back extension and latch thereof. Fig. 10 is aV detail plan view of the hinge formino` a part of the back extension or head rest. Fig. 11 is a detail perspective view of a portion of the head rest or back extension. Fig. 12 is a detail perspective view of the lower end of one of the seat frame braces and its support. Fig. 13 is a side elevation of the perambulator folded up. And Fig. 14 is a rear end elevation thereof.

The running gear frame in this exempliflcation of the invention is composed of two side- bars 1, 2, arranged in a horizontal position, and two cross-bars 3, 4, which connect the bars 1, 2, together at their extremities. In this example of the invention, these sidebars 1, 2 are composed of wood and that makes it desirable to provide their forward ends with caps or ferrules 5, and their rear ends with caps or ferrules 6, as a means for holding and sustaining the cross rods. The ferrule 6 may be formed with hinge members 7 pivoted to hinge members 8 by the rod'4, on the lower ends of bars 9, 10, which consti tute the sides of a U-sha-ped handle, whose end is composed of a cross-bar 11, the handle being adapted to fold down into a position parallel with the bars 1, 2, in the manner shown in Figs. 13 and 14.

The wheel forks, brackets or supports for the forward wheels are journaled upon the side bars 1, 2, and may be composed of a strap or strip of sheet metal bent in a circular form at its intermediate length, to form the greater part of a hub or sleeve 12, which embraces the two extremities of such strip or strap constituting the forks 13, 14, between which the wheels are journaled on pins or axles as usual. Placed between the forks 13, 14, and serving not only to complete the hub or sleeve which embraces the side bar, but to brace the forks, is an angular member 15, which may be securely riveted to the forks in any suitable way. rllhe forks or brackets for the wheels thus constituted are permitted to turn upon the side bars of the ruiming gear frame when it is desired to fold the wheels under out of the way in the manner shown in F ig. 14, and are held against longitudinal movement on the side bars by lugs 16, which carry a cross-bar 17, constituting a stop for limiting the outward rotative movement of the forks and determining their operative positions.

|The forks or wheel supports for the rear wheels may be similarly composed, but these are ournaled or sleeved directly upon the ferrule 6, and they are directly connected with the front forks by longitudinal rods 18, that is the rear fork on one side being connected to the front fork on the same side, so that the forks on each side will move or turn in unison. The'front forks being held against longitudinal movement bythe lugs 1G, the rear forkswill be consequently held by the same means.

The seat 19 is suspended from a seat frame, which is preferably composed of two side bars 20, 21, having suitable sleeves 22 at their forward ends, whereby they are pivotally connected to the cross-bar 3. These side bars being preferably composed of wood, suitable fittings 23 at their upper ends are desirable as a means for the attachment of the upper ends of the seat frame braces and carrying the other parts which will be presently described. These braces are of a yielding or elastic character, and each preferably consists of a rod 24, pivoted at its upper end to the fitting 23, and having its lower end extended into a sleeve 25, and surrounded by a coil spring or cushion 2G, which rests at the bottom of another sleeve 27, telescoped into the sleeve 25. The rod 24 is adjustably connected to the sleeve 25 by a set-screw 27a, so that the sleeve 25, which supports the rod 24 upon the upper end of the spring 26, may be depressed or moved downwardly with respect to the rod 24 for increasing the tension of the spring, or moved upwardly with respect to the rod 24 for producing the opposite effect, the lower end of the rod 24 being passed through the bottom of the sleeve 27 and also through a cross-bar 28, which connects the lower ends of sleeves 2T together and which rests upon the upper ends of the rear wheel brackets Vor supports when the device is in use, the rod 24 being provided below the crossbar 28 with a nut or stop 29, which prevents the rod from slipping out as it reciprocates through the cross-bar 28 under the varying load. By thus combining the spring with the seat frame braces, it will be seen that a spring of a length requisite to give the desired resiliency may be employed and at the same time the spring will be readily folded up with the other members of the folding structure when the handle is lowered. The

lower ends of the sleeves 27 may, if

desired, be provided with foot pieces 30, which rest upon the bar 28 and serve to prevent side sway or lateral movement of the seat frame at the upper end, such foot pieces, if desired, having flanges 31 embracing the edge of the bar 28 and engaging thereunder, as shown in F ig. 12. The ends of the bar 28 are provided with pins or dowels 32, which engage in registering perforations or sockets in the ferrules 6 and hubs 12 of the rear forks, thereby not only locking the seat frame braces against movement, but also holding the rear forks against rotary action on the ferrule 6. The extremities of the cross-bar 28 are pivotally connected to the folding handle, so that when the handle is folded down the seat frame braces will be pushed foiwvardly at their lower ends, allowing the seat frame to come down into a posit-ion lengthwise of the running gear frame and within the embrace of the handle, as shown in Figs. 13 and 14. This connection consists of two rods 33, 34, whose outer extremities are pivoted respectively to t-he bar 28 and to collars 35 on the handle bars 9, 10, while their contiguous extremities are connected together with capability of a limited longitudinal movement to allow the dowels or pins 32 to be lifted perpendicularly from their sockets in the sleeves G and hubs 12. This connection of the contiguous extremities is effected by providing one of the bars, the bar 33, with flanges 36 at its upper and lower edges which embrace the bars 34, whereby they will be permitted to slide while being held against relative rotary movement. They are held from pulling apart by a flanged lug 37 secured in one and passing through a slot 38 in the other, and they are locked against relative longitudinal movement when in working position by any suitable means such as a cam 39, pivoted at 40 to the bar 34, and adapted to bear against the contiguous extremity of the bar 33 when thrown down into line with the bars, as shown in F ig. 6, the cam being provided with a handle 41 for the purpose. 42 is a stop for limiting the backward movement of the handle. W hen the lower ends of the seat supports are thus pushed forwardly' in the act of folding up the device the ends of the pins 32 are supported by the side bars 1, 2 of the running gear frame, and in order that the frame may not be damaged or scratched the upper sides of such bars are formed with ways or guides 43 for receiving the points of the pins.

In order that the forward wheel supports or forks may be adequately braced, and, in fact, all four of the forks rendered more rigid at points considerably below their axes of rotation while in operation, an additional lock for engaging' the connecting bars 18 is provided in the form of a bail comprising side arms 44 and a connecting cross bar 44", the arms 44 being pivoted at 44a to the side bars 1, 2, and adapted to swing down into engagement with lugs or clips 45 on the inner sides of the bars 18, with the cross bar or member 44b extending between and opposite the connecting bars 18 for holding the wheel supports from moving toward each other during use, and when it is desired to fold up the device, this bail shaped lock or brace may be conveniently lifted to a position in substantially the same plane with the side bars 1, 2. When in this plane it will lie between the plane of the seat frame and the longitudinal connecting bars 18 when the perambulator is folded, the bars 18 at that time crossing the cross bar 44b of the brace or bail so that the brace cannot be turned outwardly from its folded position without also unfolding the wheel supports. It will also be seen that by the employment of the clips 45 which act as keepers, embracing the brace 44, 44D, the wheel supports are not only held rigidly against folding movement, but are also braced against the strains encountered during use which tend to spread them apart.

46 is the back of the seat, which in this form of the invention is composed of a piece of fabric of which the seat is composed, or may be composed of any other material secured at its lower end to the rear edge of the seat and having its upper end supported by a cross-bar 47. The form of attachment between this cross-bar and the back 46 consists in looping the fabric of the back over the cross-bar as shown in Fig. 11, and attaching the lap or extension 46a of the back to the back itself by any suitable means such as a snap button 48, adapted to engage in one or more sockets 49, so that the back may be extended or elongated as desired when the cross-bar 47 is adjusted to various positions. To the end that the cross-bar may be so adjusted it is secured to or formed on rods 50 inserted in longitudinal passages 51 in the side members 20 and 21 of the seat frame, and adapted to be drawn in or out according to the adjustment of the back desired. It may be locked in any position by a latch comprising a pin 52, an operating lever 58, and a spring 54, the pin 52 being adapted to take into one or more sockets or perforations 55 in the rods 50. By thus adjusting the rods 50 a wide range kof variation in the angle of inclination of the back 46 may be produced, but in order that an extreme inclination may be produced when it is desired to allow the child to lie down, the inner ends of the rods 50 are provided with hinge sections 56, which permit the outer ends of the rods to push more nearly to the horizontal when they are pulled out the full extent, where they are held by the latch pins 52 engaging in sockets 57.

The sides 19aL of the seat are supported by rods 58, whose lower ends are bolted or pivoted in the bars 20 and 21, while their upper ends rest in seats 23a on the fittings 23. These side members 19a are held from sliding downwardly by bends 58aL in the rods 58, which pinch them upwardly against the pivot portions 24a of the seat frame brace members 24.

1n connection with the seat is employed a foot rest 59, flexibly connected to the forward edge of the seat and provided with sides 60 for preventing the child from inserting its feet between the spokes of the wheel and protecting the clothing from the wheels. During the sitting posture of the child the foot rest ordinarily would be in the position shown in full lines in Fig. 1, but when it is desired to raise the foot rest to a position more nearly on a level with the seat, it is elevated as shown in dotted lines in this ligure. rlhe upper edge of the front portion of the foot rest is provided with hooks 61, which support it in its lower posi tion, while the bottom is provided with similar hooks 62 for supporting it in its elevated position, and in either position these hooks 61, 62, engage over the cross rod 8.

A telescoping extensible head rest in combination with an extension back adapted to be supported thereby in various positions is not claimed broadly herein, as the same constitutes the subject matter of my Patent No. 1,057,569, issued April 1, 1913; the bail or brace for holding the wheel supports upon it and bracing them in their operative position is not claimed broadly herein, as it forms the subject matter of my Patent No. 1,053,422, issued February 18, 1913, as does also the pivoted deflectable seat frame braces, forming at the same time a cushion for supporting the seat.

The brace 44, with its cross connection, crosses the longitudinal bars 18 when the perambulator is folded up. Hence, it engages these bars when the brace is being unfolded and may be utilized as a ready means for unfolding all four of the wheel supports simultaneously and accurately positioning them ready to be locked by the pins 32, thus relieving the operator of the necessity for exercising any special care in holding the wheel supports in position while the pins 82 are being placed.

Having thus described my invention, what l claim as new therein and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. 1n a device of the class described, the

comprising two members relatively movable longitudinally, means for holding said members from rotating with respect to each other and means for locking said members against relatively longitudinal movement at will.

2. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a handle movable with relation thereto, a folding seat frame mounted upon the running gear frame, an operative connection between the seat trame and the handle comprising two members movable longitudinally with respect to each other and a lock for holding said members against longitudinal movement at will in one direction, one of said members have flanges embracing the other for holding the members against relative rotary movement, and one of' said members having a slot and the other having a lug engaging' said slot for limiting their relative longitudinal movement in t-he opposite direction.

3. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a seat trame flexibly supported thereon at one end, and a seat frame brace supporting the other end upon the running gear frame and com` prising a rod operatively connected with the seat frame, and slidable with relation to the running gear frame, and a spring sleeved on the rod and having operative connection therewith at one end and supported at the other endby the ruiming gear frame.

fl. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a seat frame flexibly supported thereon at one end, and a seat frame brace supporting the other end upon the running gear frame and comprising a rod operatively connected with the seat frame at one end and slidably connected with the running gear frame at the other end, a spring supported by the running gear frame and having operative connection with the rod, and a telescopic casing inclosing said spring.

5. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a seat frame flexibly connected thereto at one end, and a seat frame brace operatively connected to the other end of the seat frame and comprising a rod, a sleeve secured to the rod and a spring sleeved on the rod and abutting against the end of the sleeve at one end and supported at the other end by the ruiming gear frame. Y

6. In a device of the class described, the combination of a ruiming gear frame, a seat frame flexibly supported thereon at one end, and a seat frame brace supporting the other end upon the running gear frame, said brace comprising a rod, a sleeve on the rod, a spring encompassing said rod and extending into said sleeve, a second sleeve telescoped with the first sleeve and encompassing the spring and rod and having bearing upon the spring, and means for adjustably securing the second said sleeve and rod together.

7. In a device of the class described, the

combination of a running gear frame, a seat frame flexibly supported thereon at one end, cushioning means for supporting the other end of the seat frame, and means for varying the tension of said cushioning means.

8. In a device of the class described, the combination of' a running gear frame, a seat frame flexibly supported thereon at one end, braces supporting the other end of the seat frame and slidable with relation to the running gear frame, a cross bar connecting the lower ends of said braces together, and ianged foot-pieces engaging said cross bar and operatively connected with the lower ends of said braces for restricting the lateral or swaying motion of the seat frame.

9. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, wheel supports journaled on said frame, lugs secured to the frame at the sides of the wheel supports for holding the wheel supports against longitudinal movement of the frame and stops secured to said lugs for limiting the rotative movement of the wheel supports.

lO. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, front and hind wheel supports journaled thereon, bars connecting said wheel supports together in pairs, lugs secured to the frame on both sides of one of the wheel supports of each ot said pairs for limiting their movement lon-V gitudinally on the frame, and means for limiting the rotary movement of' the wheel supports and holding them in position.

l1. In a device of the class described, the combination of a frame, a seat supported thereby, a flexible extensible back for said seat, comprising means whereby the upper extremity thereof may be folded upon and secured to# itself at various adjustments, means for supporting the upper end of said back at different inclinations.

12. In a device of the class described, the combination of a frame, a seat supported thereby, an adjustably extensible back for the seat, and a supporting extension on the frame extensible therefrom various distances and movable with relation thereto to various angles of inclination.

13. In a device of the class described, the combination of a frame, a seat supported thereby, an adjustably extensible back for the seat, a back supporting member telescoped within the frame and slidable with respect thereto, and comprising hinged rods adapted to be received by the frame :t'or holding said member at one angle of inclination, and Vwhen withdrawn from the frame to permit the member to drop to another angle of inclination.

lll. In a device of the class described, the combination of a frame, a seat supported thereby, and an adjustably extensible back for the seat, a back supporting member tele'- scoped with said frame, and comprising rods pivotally related to each other and adapted to be held against pivotal movement when telescoped into the frame, means for permitting said pivotal movement iii a limited degree when partially withdrawn from the frame, and locking means for holding said rods against longitudinal movement with respect to the frame. Y

15. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a hinged seat frame and a brace for supporting the seat frame in operative position, said brace having a pivotal connection with the seat frame and yieldingly supported and slidably mounted with relation to the running gear frame.

16. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, a hinged seat frame, a brace for supporting the seat frame in operative position., said brace having a pivotal connection with thc seat frame and being yieldingly supported and slidingly mounted with relation to the running gear frame, a folding handle, and means whereby the operation of the handle will move the brace to adjust the seat frame. 17. In a device of the class described, the combination of a running gear frame, wheel supports rotatable with relation to said frame, means for locking said supports in an operative position, a hinged seat frame and a brace for supporting the seat frame in operative position, said brace having a pivotal connection with the seat frame and being yieldingly supported and slidingly mounted with relation to the running gear frame.

18. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame embodyino' teilding and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured to said side bars, a brace swinging below the ruiming gear frame and pivotally fixed thereto so as to fold between the side bars in the plane of the frame, said brace being arranged to engage the folded wheel supports and unfold said supports when swung downwardly, and open clips or keepers to embrace the lower end of said brace and thereby hold the wheel supports against movement in both directions.

19. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame embodying longitudinal side bars, downwardly extend-` ing and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured to the side bars, longitudinal bars connecting said wheel supports together in pairs, and a downwardly swinging brace rotatably fixed to the running gear frame at its upper end, said brace having a cross connection adapted to swing downwardly and engage said longitudinal bars during the unfolding of the brace and longitudinal side bars, downwardly ex-v wheel supports, and to project between the said longitudinal bars when unfolded, and open clips to receive the brace for holding the wheel supports in position.

20. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a ruiming gear frame embodying longitudinal side bars, downwardly and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured to said side bars, longitudinal bars connecting said supports together in pairs, a downwardly swinging brace extending across the running gear frame and rotatably fixed thereto, and keepers secured to said longitudinal bars and adapted to embrace the lower end of said brace and thereby hold the wheel supports against movement in both directions.

21. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a ruiming gear frame embodying longitudinal side bars, downwardly and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured to said side bars, longitudinal bars connecting said supports together in pairs,

a downwardly swinging brace extending across the ruiming gear frame and rotatably iixed to the said side bars and adapted to swing from the plane thereof downwardly and engage between said connecting bars at its lower end for holding the wheel supports in position, said brace being in a plane between the said frame and said connecting bars when the perambulator is folded.

22. In a folding perainbulator, the combination of a running gear frame, downwardly extending and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably mounted with respect thereto to fold transversely thereof, longitudinal connecting bars securing the rear wheel supports and front wheel supports together in pairs on each side of the perainbulator, said longitudinal bars being situated in a plane below the level of the axes of said wheel supports, a downwardly swinging brace pivotally mounted with relation to the running gear and adapted to hold said'wheel supports apart when unfolded, said brace embodying vertical swinging members at the sides of the running gear frame, and connecting means extending from one of said members to the other, said connecting means being adjacent the free ends of said members whereby when the wheel supports are folded up said longitudinal connecting will extend across said longitudinally connected bars and may be utilized as a means of engaging said longitudinal bars and unfolding all four wheel supports simultaneously.

23. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, a hinged handle, a folding seat structure arranged over the ruiming gear frame and embodying folding elastic supportsy supported by the running gear frame, means connecting said supports with the handle whereby the I folding and unfolding movements of the handle also causes the said seat structure, including said supports, to fold and unfold.

24. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, a hinged handle, a folding seat structure arranged over the running gear frame and embodying folding elastic supports supported by the running gear frame, means connecting said supports with the handle whereby the folding and unfolding movements of the handle also causes the said seat structure, including said supports, to fold and unfold, and a bar connecting the said supports together near their lower ends.

25. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, wheel supports rotatable with relation to said frame and adapted to fold up transversely thereof, a pivoted brace adapted to swing downwardly below the plane of the running gear frame for holding said wheel supports apart at points removed below their pivotal points, bars projecting from said wheel supports in a direction lengthwise of the running gear frame and adapted to fold up therewith and to lie across said brace when the brace and wheel supports are folded up, said brace embodyino` pivoted arms situated at. opposite sides o the perambulator and a cross connection extending from one of said arms to the other and adapted to engage said bars and thereby unfold the wheel supports on both sides at one time when the brace is unfolded, and an ope-n clip connected with the wheel support for receiving the arm.

26. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, folding wheel supports adapted to fold up transversely of the running gear frame, a brace pivoted with relation to the running gear frame on an axis extending transversely thereof and adapted to swing downwardly below the plane thereof for holding said wheel supports apart, and means projecting from the wheel supports for receiving the impingement of said brace when the wheel supports are in their folded up position and the brace is being moved from its folded to its unfolded position whereby the wheel supports will be unfolded on both sides by the unfolding movement `of the brace, and an open clip connected with the wheel support for receiving the brace, said clip opening in a direction transversely with respect to the direction of the folding movement of the wheel support.

27. In a folding perambulator, the eombination of a running gear frame, wheel supports adapted to fold up transversely of the frame on axes extending longitudinally thereof, a brace pivoted with relation to the frame and adapted to swing downwardly below the plane thereof for holding said wheel supports apart, said wheel supports being connected together in two pairs, one pair at each side of the perambulator and having means extending across said brace when the brace and wheel supports are folded up, said means being adapted to be engaged by the brace when the brace is being unfolded whereby all four wheel supports will be unfolded simultaneously by the unfolding movement of the brace, said brace being extended from one side of the perambulator to the other, and open clips connecting with the wheel support for receiving the brace and opening in a. direction opposed to the direction of unfolding movement of the brace.

2S. In a folding perambulat-or, the combination of a running gear frame, downwardly extending and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured thereto on axes extending lengthwise of the running gear frame, means connecting' the wheel supports on each side of the frame in pairs, a brace fixedly pivoted to the running gear frame to swing below the running gear frame, and adapted when swinging downwardly to engage and unfold said folded wheel supports and open clips on the wheel supports cooperating with and receiving the brace to hold the wheel supports in operative positions, said clips opening in a direction transverse to the direction of pivotal movement of the wheel support.

29. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, downwardly extending and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured thereto on axes extending lengthwise of the running gear frame, means connecting the wheel supports on each side of the frame in pairs, a folding brace pivoted to the running gear frame and adapted when unfolded to actuate and simultaneously unfold the wheel supports, open clips on the wheel supports below the running gear frame for receiving and cooperating with the brace to hold the wheel supports in operative position, said clips opening in a direction transverse to the direction of rotary movement of the wheel support, a folding seat structure on the frame, a foldable handle, and an operative connection between the foldable seat st-ructure and the handle whereby the folding and unfolding movements of the handle with respect to the running gear frame will correspondingly fold and unfold the seat structure.

30. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running gear frame, downwardly extending and inwardly folding wheel supports rotatably secured thereto on axes extending lengthwise of the running gear frame, means connecting the wheel supports on each side of the frame in pairs, a folding brace fixedly pivoted to the running gear frame and adapted when unfolded to engage said connecting means and unfold the wheel supports, open clips on the wheel supports below the frame for receiving and cooperating with the brace to hold the wheel supports in operative positions, and opening in a direction transverse to the axis of the wheel supports, a folding seat structure on the frame, a foldable handle, an operative connection between the foldable seat structure and the handle whereby the folding and unfolding movement-s of the handle with re peet to the running gear frame will correspondingly fold and unfold the seat strueture, and a common means for holding the handle and seat structure in their unfolded positions.

31. In a folding perambulator, the combination of a running` gear frame, wheel supports adapted to fold up transversely of the frame on axes extending longitudinally thereof, open clips connected with the wheel supports and opening in a direction transverse to the axes of the wheel supports, a bail-like brace pivoted with relation to the running gear frame and adapted to swing downwardly below the plane thereof for holding` the wheel supports apart, said brace having fiat side members with the fiat portions extending transversely of the axes of the wheel supports so as to enter the clips for holding the wheel supports in operative positions, and a connecting portion between the lower ends of the said side members.

ln testimony whereof l have signed my name to this specification, in the presence of two subscribing witnesses, on this 23rd day of January, A. D. 1906.

ALBERT E. MCGILL. Vitnesses:

Francis A. HOPKINS, CHAs. H. SEEM.

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