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October 3, 1894
The Delta Independent
Delta, Delta County, Colorado
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Phoenix inventor George Searles, with Grant Randall, exhibits an adjustable coupler for linking two bicycles, enabling use on railroads with flanged wheels or highways. It addresses past rigid coupler issues without patent plans due to railroad objections.
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DOUBLE BICYCLE.
A Phoenix Boy Invents a Handy and Ingenious Device.
Messrs. George Searles and Grant Randall are exhibiting an adjustment for coupling two bicycles for work on the railroad or may be used together on the highway. The device is the invention of Mr. Searles. It consists of an adjustable coupler fastened at each end by clamps to the framework of the bicycle. The ends are also hinged to allow for slight inequalities of speed. For railroad work a small flanged wheel both before and behind each bicycle drops down on the track and prevents the machine from leaving the track. The adjustable character of the coupler provides for any irregularity of gauge or a slight unevenness of speed without cramping the flanged wheels on it. For road work the flanged wheels may be removed or fastened out of the way above the machines.
There have been several attempts to construct couplers for bicycles, but their rigidity has always rendered them impracticable. This one removes all objections. Mr. Searles does not intend to take out a patent on the device for the reason that railroads would likely object to the use of the machines on tracks if arrangements were made for their extensive manufacture.—Arizona Republican.
A Phoenix Boy Invents a Handy and Ingenious Device.
Messrs. George Searles and Grant Randall are exhibiting an adjustment for coupling two bicycles for work on the railroad or may be used together on the highway. The device is the invention of Mr. Searles. It consists of an adjustable coupler fastened at each end by clamps to the framework of the bicycle. The ends are also hinged to allow for slight inequalities of speed. For railroad work a small flanged wheel both before and behind each bicycle drops down on the track and prevents the machine from leaving the track. The adjustable character of the coupler provides for any irregularity of gauge or a slight unevenness of speed without cramping the flanged wheels on it. For road work the flanged wheels may be removed or fastened out of the way above the machines.
There have been several attempts to construct couplers for bicycles, but their rigidity has always rendered them impracticable. This one removes all objections. Mr. Searles does not intend to take out a patent on the device for the reason that railroads would likely object to the use of the machines on tracks if arrangements were made for their extensive manufacture.—Arizona Republican.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bicycle Coupler
Invention
Railroad Work
Flanged Wheels
Phoenix Inventor
What entities or persons were involved?
George Searles
Grant Randall
Where did it happen?
Phoenix
Story Details
Key Persons
George Searles
Grant Randall
Location
Phoenix
Story Details
George Searles invents an adjustable hinged coupler with clamps for two bicycles, including drop-down flanged wheels for railroad track use to prevent derailment, adaptable for gauge irregularities and speed differences; flanged wheels removable for highway use; avoids patent due to potential railroad objections.