US Patent: 221,266
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Portable Engine
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Patentees:
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Joseph Allonas, deceased (Estate of) (exact or similar names) - Mansfield, Richland County, OH |
M. D. Harter, Executor (exact or similar names) - Mansfield, Richland County, OH |
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Patent Dates:
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Applied: |
Feb. 05, 1879 |
Granted: |
Nov. 04, 1879 |
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Joel Havens "Vintage Machinery" entry for Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co.
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Description: |
Abstract:
My invention relates to a novel arrangement of pawls for connecting the main ground or traction wheels of the engine with the rotating axle for moving or propelling the engine, and to the means for effecting the adjustment of the pawls for connecting the wheels with the the moving in either direction, or for disconnecting the wheels from the axle.
Claim:
In a traction- engine, the combination, with the power-driven axle and the truck-wheels mounted loosely thereon, of a double paw and ratchet mechanisms for imparting movement to the wheels in either direction and mechanism whereby the pawls may he not only shifted, but also held entirely out of engagement with their ratchets. |
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