US1990936A - Automatic torch lighter - Google Patents

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Feb. 12, 1935. FLEMlNG 1,990,936

AUTOMATIC TORCH LIGHTER filed Aug. 2, 1934 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor in /'i. 171 Zena/y 1 22 g mwm Attorney Feb. 12, 1935.

R. l. FLEMING AUTOMATIC TORCH LIGHTER Filed Aug. 2, 1934 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor Attorney Patented Feb. 12, 1935 1 990 935,

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE AUTOMATIC TORCH LIGHTER Robert I. Fleming, Xenia, Ill.

Application August 2, 1934, Serial No. 738,120

1 Claim (Cl. 175-91) This invention appertains to new and useful tend the leg portions of the U-shaped driver improvements in electrical ignition devices and 13, the upper end portions of which are provided more particularly to a novel igniter for welding with cross members 14 which act as stops against torches. the top of the plate 11 when the driver 13 is de The principal object of the present invention pressed. This driver also consists of a frustois to provide an igniter which will automatically conical shaped cup 15, the open bottom of which become inflamed upon the torch being touched is provided with a mesh 16 so that when the against a controlling element of the mechanism torch 17 is pressed against the same, the driver resulting in the immediate lighting of the torch. 13 will be forced downwardly and upon the pro- Another important object of the present induction of a flame, the flame can rise up 10 vention is to provide an automatic igniter of the through the open bottom of the cup to reach type specified wherein the parts are of simple the torch 1'7. construction and not susceptible to the develop- Numeral 18 represents the stationary electrode ment of ready defects. which is mounted upon the stationary bracket 19.

Other important objects and advantages of the Numeral 20 represents the movable electrode 15 invention will become apparent to the reader of which is carried by the upstanding arm 21 on the following specification. the rocker 22, which rocker is supported by the In the drawings: upright 23. Numeral 24 represents a weight at Figure 1 is a top plan view of the device. one end of the rocker 22 while at the opposite end 20 Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view through the of the rocker 22 is a di-electric block 25 having a 20 mechanism. grooveway 26 in the upper portion thereof to re- Figure 3 is a top plan view of the mechanism ceive the bight portion of the driver element 13. with the cage and top structure removed. Numeral 27 simply represents a resistance coil Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view taken used in conjunction with the electrodes. 25 substantially on line 44 of Figure 2. It can now be seen, that when the torch 17 25 Figure 5 is a perspective view of the electrode is pressed against the cup 15, the driver 13 will driver. be forced downwardly and tilt the rocker 22 so as Figure 6 is a fragmentary perspective view to throw the electrode 20 toward the electrode showing how the cage is assembled with the base. 18 thus producing a flame which will immediately 30 Figure '7 is a perspective view of the movable ignite the torch 17. 30 electrode assembly. While the foregoing specification sets forth Referring to the drawings wherein like numthe invention in specific terms, it is to be undererals designate like parts, it can be seen that stood that numerous changes in the shape, size, numeral 5 represents the base made up of sepand materials may be resorted to without departarate plates of insulation. ing from the spirit and scope of the invention Binding posts 6 are located at one end of the as claimed hereinafter. base a d as is Clearly shown in u e 6, the base Having described the invention, what is claimed is provided with small recesses 7 for snugly reas new is: ceiving the teats 8 on the lower frame 9 of the An igniter of the character described compris- 40 age 10 w i is intended o encompass the aping a stationary electrode, a movable electrode, a 40 Daraiius t prevent damage thereto y vy rocker upon which the movable electrode is articles or the possibility of shock to attendants. o ted, aid rocker being provided with a The D of this cage 10 is P v with an weight at one end and a di-electric block at its ng and furthermore the top of the Cage is opposite end, a tool engageable member, and a p v d with a cover Plate 11 having a central pusher element between the tool engageable ele- 45 opening 12 therein. The cover 11 at the opening t, d th mo k, 12 is provided with notches through which ex- R BERT L FLEMING,

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