US1516558A - Machine for working uppers over lasts - Google Patents

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H. L. YEATON MACHINE FOR WORKING UPPERS OVER LASTS Filed Feb. 15 1920 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Nov. 25, 1924- 1,516,558

H. L. YEATON MACHINE FOR WORKING UPPERS OVER LASTS Filed Feb. 16 1920 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Nov. 25, 1924. 1,516,558

H. L. YEATON MACHINE FOR WORKING UFPERS OVER LASTS Filed Feb. 15 1920 4 Sheets-Sheet 5 Nov. 25, 1924. 1,516,558

H. YEATON MACHINE FOR WORKING UPPERS OVER LASTS Filed Feb. 15 1920 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 III/I MAE/yum HARRY L. YEATON', OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR '10 UNITED SHOE MA- CHINERY CORPORATION, OF PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

MACHINE FOR WORKING UPPERS O'VER LAS'I'S.

Application filed February 16, 1920. Serial No. 850,058.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRY L. YEATON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Boston, in the county of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain Improvements in Machines for Working Uppers Over Lasts, of which the following description, in connection with the accompanying drawings, is a specification, like reference characters on the drawings indicating like parts in the several figures.

This invention relates to machines for use in the manufacture of boots and shoes for working uppers over lasts. One important object of the invention is to provide a machine adapted for use in the manufacture of shoes such as sneakers and tennis shoes, in which the margin of the upper is secured in overlaid or in lasted position on the sole or insole (hereinafter referred to generically at the sole) by adhesion through the action, for example, of cement. The illustrative machine is particularly designed for securing an upper in this manner, and includes in its organization means for pulling an upper over a last and means for lasting portions of the shoe. It will be understood, however, that in many of its aspects the invention is not limited to machines for. operating upon shoes of the particular kind above mentioned or in which the upper is secured to the sole by adhesion, nor to machines for performing both pulling over and lasting operations.

Important features of the invention reside in a novel organization of upper pulling means and lasting means, the machine shown having power operated means for gripping and pulling an upper at the toe end and at opposite sides of the forepart and means for lasting both the toe and heel ends and portions of the shank of the shoe. although it is to be understood that in many of its novel aspects the invention is not limited to an organization including means for lasting these several different portions of a shoe. The illustrative machine comprises toe and heel end lasting mechanisms each mounted for movement lengthwise of the shoe, and including parts movable also laterally of the shoe, to lay the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole and then to press it into adhering relation to the sole round the opposite ends of the shoe and along the sides substantially as far as, or

including a ortion of, the shank. The invention 1s i1 ustrated as applied to a type of power operated machine which comes automatically to a stop'after pulling the upper and prior to the lasting operation in order to permit inspection of the work, and novel features of the invention are to be recognized also in this aspect of the organization.

, Further features of the invention reside in novel means for laying the margin of an upper inwardly over the sole, the construction shown comprising members mounted for movement to wipe the upper inwardly over the extreme outer edge of the sole without pressing it against the sole inwardly of said edge and for subsequent'movement toward the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole. In the illustrative construction the overlaying members are mounted to tip in response to wedging action of the materials on the shoe bottom as they are moved inwardly over the shoe and subsequently to tip substantially in the opposite direction about the edge of the shoe bottom to press the upper against the sole, the operatlng means including parts relatively movable against yielding resistance to effect the second tipping movement of-the members after their overwiping movement has been completed. To insure the proper conformation of the upper to the contour of the last and to the edge of the sole, and to assist in holding the upper against relaxing or loosening on the last, the illustrative machine is also provided with means for applying pressure against the upper on the lateral periphery of the shoe adjacent to the edge of the shoe bottom.

Other features of the invention reside in novel end lasting mechanism, the illustrative machine having a plurality of overlaying members such as above described arranged in a series for substantially continuous engagement with the upper round the 'end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of the shoe for laying the margin of the upper inwardly and for pressing it into adhering relation to the sole. One of the features comprised in this part of the invention consists in a novel construction and arrangement of shoe end clamping means and means associated therewith for laying the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole, the illustrative machine having a heel end embracing clamp with members mounted thereon or overlaymg the mar in of the upper as the clamp 1s applie round the end of the shoe. Still other features are to be recognized in the novel manner of mounting and operating the overlaying members to produce the results desired round the end and along the sides of the shoe.

The above and other features of the 1nvention including novel means for clamping and holding an end of a shoe, a novel shoe rest, and various details of construction and combinations of parts, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a view in side elevation of the principal operative portions of a machine in which the invention is embodied;

Fig. 2 shows the forepart and heel end lasting mechanisms from a point of v1ew indicated by the line 22 of Fig. 1, as they appear at a different time in the cycle of operations;

Figs. 3 and 4 are sections taken respectively on the lines 33 and 44 of Fig. 2:

Figs. 5 and 6 illustrate different stages in the operation of the forepart lasting mechanism shown in Figs. 3 and 4.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the heel end clamping and lasting mechanism in operative relation to a shoe.

Figs. 8 and 9 are sections taken respectively on the lines 88 and 9-9 of Fig. 2;

Figs. 10 and 11 are sections illustrating different stages in the operation of the heel and lasting mechanism shown in Figs. 8 and 9;

Fig. 12 is a sectional view of a portion of the heel end clamping and lasting mechanism on the line 1212 of Fig. 8, and

Fig. 13 is a sectional view of a portion of the operating connections for the heelend lasting means.

The machine in which the invention is shown as incorporated embodies in itsgeneral organization many of the principal characteristic features of a well-known type of pulling-over machine shown and described in detail in various prior United States Letters Patent including Patent No. 1,029,387 granted on June 11,

1912 upon an application of R. F. McFeely, to which reference may be made for a more complete understanding of details of the construction. In common with prior machines of this general type, the machine herein shown has means for gripping and pulling the upper at the toe end and atopposite sides of the forepart of a last, comprising a toe gripper 2 and opposite sides grippers 4 connected respectively to pivoted u draw levers 6 and 8 which are operated Ey cams on the usual cam shaft of this type of machine through springs, one of which is shown at 10 in Fig. 1, the tension of these springs being adjustable by means of tension nuts 12 for the purpose of varying the force applied to the upper in the pulling operation. The toe gripper, as heretofore, may have jaws curved for engagement with the upper round the toe end of the last substantlally from one side of the shoe to the other. The last is held against the pull of the grippers by means of a sole rest indicated generally by the numeral 14, and in the course of the upper pulling operation a heel rest, the construction of which for purposes of the present invention will be hereinafter described in detail, is moved forwardly into engagement with the heel. end face of the shoe. After the upper has been pulled by the grippers to conform it both lengthwise and laterally to the contour of the last, the machine comes automatically to a stop to permit the operator to inspect the work and to make any adjustments that may be required for the purpose of insuring correct conformity of the upper to the last. When the machine is again started side elamp arms 16 are swung inwardly toward the shoe at its opposite sides, these arms, as shown in Fig. 4, carrying pads 18 which engage the forepart of the shoe for a short distance along the sides slightly below the plane of the shoe bottom and members 20 which are positioned under the forepart' of the shoe to support it against downward pressure on the sole.

In common also with prior machines, the present machine has a front arm 22 and opposite side arms 24 are mounted to swing respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe for effecting overlaying and fastening operations at theforepart of the shoe. Swinging movement of the arm 22 rearwardly toward the shoe is effected by means of a slide 26 whiclg is connected at its front end to the arm an is connected also to the opposite side arms 24 to swing them simultaneously inward laterally of the shoe through well-known mechanism a portion of which is shown at 28 in Fig. 1. The operative movement of the slide 26 for this purpose is effected by means of a lever 30 mounted on an inclined pivot 32 and provided with a gear segment engaging a pinion 34 which is connected to the slide. The slide is moved rearwardly to swing the front and side arms inwardly toward the shoe by movement of the lever 30 toward the right from the position indicated in Fig. 1.

Under the control of the slide 26 is wellknown means including a slide 36 whereby the toe and side grippers are permitted to swing inwardly over the bottom of the shoe.

in unison with the inward movement of the arms 22 and 24 while retaining their hold on the margin of the upper, the grippers being finally tripped in a well-known mam ner by the action of the front and side arms on latches 37 to cause them to release the upper. As in prior machines, the overlaying and fastening operations at the forepart are performed in the final stage of the cycle of operations, which may or may not be that stage wherein the side clamp arms 16 are swung inwardly toward the shoe. and following these operations the parts of the machine are returned to their starting positions and the shoe is released. For a more detailed illustration and description of the characteristic elements of machines of this general type, including details of the Va,- rious operating devices and connections, reference may be made to said prior Mc- Feely patent.

For purposes of this invention the machine has mechanism supported and operated by the arms 22 and 24 for overlaying the margin of the upper and pressing it into adhering relation to the sole round the toe and along the oppositesides of the forepart rearwardly substantially as far as the shank portion of the shoe. The means for supporting this mechanism comprises a ball projection 38 fast on the lower end of the front arm 22 and similar ball projections 40 on the lower ends of the side arms 24, the ball projection 38 on thefront arm engaging in a socket formed in a front member or block 42 to which are pivotally connected at 44 side members or plates 46 which are curved similarly to the contour of the shoe lengthwise of its bottom edge. Formed in upraised portions of the plates 46 are guideways in which are mounted slides 48 which have sockets to receive the ball projections 40 on the side arms. It will be evident that as thus constructed the end block 42 and the side plates 46 are moved rearwardly by the front arm 22 as it swings toward the end of the shoe, the two side plates 46 sliding along the supporting members 48 on the side arms, and that simultaneously the plates 46 are swung inwardly about their pivots 44 by the inward movement of the side arms.

Supported by a stud 50 on the front block 42 (Fig. 3) is a lower block 52 which is provided with a slot 54 to receive the stud and to permit relative movement between the blocks 42 and 52 in directions lengthwise of the shoe. Aspring plunger56 mounted in the front end portion of the block '42 engages the underlying block 52 and preses the latter normally inward toward the end of the shoe as far as permitted by the stud 50, as indicated in. Fig. 3. Connected by pivot studs 58 to the front block 52 are plates 60 which underlie the side plates 46 and are supported on the latter by means of studs 6) (Fig. 4) engaging in transverse slots 64 in the plates (it). Spring plungers 66 carried by the plates 46 and engaging the plates 60 press the latter normally inward as far as ermittpd by the studs 62, as indicated in ig. 4. The studs 62 are carried by slides sole the lower b ock 52 at the toe end of the shoe supports an overlaying Wiper and presser member 70 (Fig. 3) which has a ownwardly extending portion 72 guided in a vertical slot 74 in the supporting member 52 and carrying a plunger 76 which is backed up by a spring? 8 and is arranged to engage the upper on the end face of the shoe under the member 70. Connected to the outer end portion of the member 70 is a bolt or plunger 80 which is operated upon by a spring 82 to hold the member in a normal angular relation to the supporting block as indicated in Fig. 3 while permitting a rocking or tipping movement of the member in the slot 74 against resistance of the spring 82. At its inner end the overlaying member 70 is upturned to provide an overwiping and pressing face for engagement with the upper and an outer inclined wedge face in position to. be engaged by a roll 84 which is mounted on a plunger 86 slidablein a socket in the overlying block 42 and backed up by a spring 88. By reference to Fig. 2 it will be seen that the member 70 at the end of the shoe is curved in substantial con formity to the curve of the adjacent portion of the edge of the shoe buttom. v

Mounted on each of the side plates 60, and extending rearwardly from the end member 70 in a series for substantially continuous engagement. with the upper along the sides of the toe end portion of the slide are additional overlaying wiper and presser members 70 which, except for differences in curvature conformable to the different respecitve portions of the shoe, are substantially like the end member 7 0 shown in Fig.

3 and with one exception are mounted and controlled, together with associated spring plungers 7 6 for engaging the lateral periphery of the shoe, substantially in the manner illustrated in Fig. 3. At the portions of the shoe engaged by the side clamp pads 18 the supporting plates 60 are recessed for clearance, as indicated in'Fig. 4, and the member 70 in thislocation on each side of the shoe is constructed as shown in this figure, the depending projection and the shoe III) engagin plunger of the other similar devices being omitted and the member being guided on a pin 90 and controlled byplunger 92 which is mounted in a socket in the overlying plate'46 and is backed up by-a spring 94. This construction permits the of the overlaying members 70 at the opposite sides of the shoe is a spring pressed roll 84' supported by the plate 46 and arranged to operate in substantially the same manner as the end roll shown in Fig. 3.

It will be understood that in the operation of the forepart lasting mechanism thus far described the entire mechanism is moved 1 rearwardly lengthwise of the shoe by the arm 22, the side plates 46 and being simultaneously swung inwardly toward the shoe by the movement of the arms 24. In this movementthe members engage the upper and wipe it inwardly over the extreme outer edge of the sole, then overwiping faces being continuously inclined to the plane of the sole from said edge inwardly throughout their inward movement to avoid pressing the upper prematurely into adhering relation to the sole inwardly of said edge. As the members 70 are thus moved inwardly they are forced by the wedging action of the shoe materials to rock or tip upwardly against the tension of their controlling springs, fulcruming at their outer ends on the supporting members. As the overlaying members are thus moved inwardly the plungers 76 engage the lateral periphery of the shoe at the end and along the opposite sides and yield against the resistance of their springs 78 until they have been forced substantiall to the lower'ends of their sockets. The plungers thus become increasingly effective, in co-operation with the members 70, to hold the upper against loss of tension applied in the upper pulling operation and to press it into close conformity to the last and the edge of the sole. It will be understood that at a predetermined time in the inward movement of the overlaying members, as soon as these members and the plungers 7 6 have arrived in position to hold the upper effectively, the toe and side grippers are tripped in the Wellknown manner by the action of the arms 22 and 24 on the latches 37 to cause them to release the upper. When the end plunger 76 has been forced to the lower end of its socket the shoe prevents furthermovement of the end block 52 and of the plates 60 lengthwise of the shoe, and at substantially the same time the side plates 60 engage shoulders'97 on the side clamping devices which limit their movement laterally of the shoe. As the arms 22 and 24 continue their operative movement the plungers 56 and 66 yield, permitting the end block 42 to move forwardly over the block 52 and the side plates 46 to swing inwardly over the plates 60. In this manner the block 42 and its connected plates 46 are made to serve as operating members for forcing their sup ported rolls 84 inwardly. against the upturned end portions of the different respective overlaying members 70, thereby tipping these members substantially about the edge of the shoe bottom against the tension of the springs 82 and 94 to the ositions indicated, for example, in Fig. 6. uch tipping movement of those members 70 which are controlled by the plungers may be limited by engagement of these plungers with the overlying members 42 and 46, while the movement of the members 70 which are over the pads 18 may be similarly limited by the action of their projections 96 on the adjacent members, such limiting means being particularly useful if the machine is operated in the absence of any shoe. In this manner the margin of the upper is pressed firmly down substantially throughout its width against and into adhering relationto the bottom surface of the sole all along the margin of the shoe bottom round the toe end of the shoe and rearwardly substantially as far as the shank. The inward movement of the arms 22 and 24 may continue until the pins 50 and 62 have been moved to the inner ends of the slots in which they are mounted, the operating mechanism being suitably accommodated to different shapes and sizes of shoes with insurance against damage to the Work or breakage of parts by the well-known provision for yield between the operating slide 26 and the arms 22 and 24. Following these operations on the shoe, the different parts of the forepart lasting mechanism are moved reversely to their starting positions.

As hereinbefore explained, machines of the general type illustrated include in their organization a .heel rest which is mounted for movement lengthwise of the shoe and near the end of the first period of the cycle of operations, in which the pulling of the upper is effected, is moved forwardly into supporting engagement with the heel end face of the shoe. Mounted similarly to the heel rest of prior machines, in the construction herein shown, is novel mechanism for clamping and holding the heel end portion of the shoe and for lasting this end of the shoe.

"This mechanism is supported on a bracket 98 (Fig. 7) provided with slides 100 which engage in guideways in a part 102 of the pressure.

frame of the machine and are movable Supported on the bracket 98 is a heel em-' bracing clamp comprising an end member 104 which forms an integral part of the bracket, corner plates 106 pivotally connected to the member 104, and side plates 108 pivoted to the plates 106, the member 104 and the plates 106 and 108 having their inner faces curved in substantial conformity to the contour of the lateral periphery of the shoe. Fast on the members 104, 106 and 108 is an inner shoe engaging band 110 which may be formed of some flexible or yieldable material such as rubber. Pivotally connected to ears on the plates 106 and 108 are plungers 112 which extend outwardly through blocks 114 swiveled on arms 116 which are pivotally mounted on the bracket 98 to swin toward and from'the sides of the shoe. springs 118 between the blocks 114 and the shouldered inner ends of the plunger-s 112 serve to transmit pressure to the plates 106 and 108 for-clamping the shoe in close conformity to the contour of the last and for holding the last and the shoe at the heel end against downward Nuts 120 on the plungers 112 serve to limit relative separating movement of the arms 116 and the band. A spring 122 connected to arms 124 which project rear-wardly from the arms 116 acts to swing the latter outwardly from the shoe to open the band. Inward movement of the arms 116 to apply the band to the shoe and to perform other operations hereinafter described is effected by. plates 126 which are mounted on the side clamp arms 16 in position to engage rolls 128 on the front ends of the arms 116. The operation of the arms 116 and their connected parts is thus effected as the side clamp arms are moved inwardly toward the shoe in the second period of the cycle of operations. 1

Supported on the different members 104, 106 and 10,8 of the heel embracing clamp are overlaying wiper andpresser members 130 constructed as shown in Figs. 7 to 11 inclusive and arranged in a series to present their side pressing and overwiping faces for substantially continuous engagement with the upper on the lateral periphery of the shoe and over the margin'of the sole round the heel end of the shoe and along the opposite sides of the heel portion and a portion of the shank adjacent to the heel end. The members 130 are pivoted at 1 2 on the pp r ends of stu s-o plungers 134 which extend downwardly through the different respective portions of the clamp and are downw'ardl pressed by means of springs 136. Initial y the members 130 are disposed as shown in Fig; 10 with their inner end portions tipped downwardly toward the shoe by the action of lugs'138 in engagement with the upper surface of the supporting members. As the heel band and the connected parts are moved bodily forward in the first stage of the cycle the memher 130 at the extreme rear end of the shoe, and to some extent also the members which operate along the corners. of the heel at opposite sides of the end member, engage the upper and wipe it inwardly over the outer edge of the sole with increasing pressure against the resistance of the springs 136, these members fulcruming on their support by means of their ln s 138 in response to the wedging action 0% the shoe. Subss- I sequently, when the arms 116 are swung in- I wardly to apply the band about the sides of the shoe, the corner overlaying members are moved farther inwardly and the side members 130 also are operated to wipe the margin of the upper over the outer edge of the sole substantially as above descibed with reference to the end member. In this manner the margin of the upper is-wiped inwardly over the extreme outer edge of the sole round the heel end and in a portion of the shank and bent inwardly at an angle to the plane of the sole before it is pressed against the sole inwardly of the edge. It

will be evident by reference to Figs. 8 and 9 that in this operation the upper is tightened to conform it closely to the lateral periphery of the last above the band member 110, the lower portions of the members 130 them servin substantially as continuations of the ia the edge of the shoe bottom. It will also be understood that to press the upper in- 1wardly against the sides of the last and to a in the shank while the upper is held under lengthwise strain by the forepart pulling means, as above described, is of advantage in the production of a shoe that is tightly lasted in its heel and shank portions.

nd upwardly as far as it over the sole about the heel end and By comparison of Figs. 8 and 9 with Fig.

11 it will be seen that after the members 130 have been moved inwardly round the heel end portion of the shoe. as above deby the action of spring plungers. 140 one of which (Fig. 8) is mounted in a block 142 slidable on the bracket 9 at he rear end.

of the shoe, while the others are mounted on arms 144 which are pivoted at 146 on hereinafter described,- whereby swinging movement is imparted to the arms 144, as to insure the proper opening movement of the arms 144 outwardly from the sides of the" shoe. Oonnected to lugs. on the arms 144 are links 150 which are operated by arms 152 mounted on pivot studs 154 and connected by beveled gearing 156 to a hori-,

. be understood that these spring plates are in position for initial engagement with the sole when the shoe is presented tothe machine, and 1n resenting. the shoe the operator will zontal rock shaft 158 on the bracket 98. prefera 1y press it upwardly at the heel end Operative movement 15 impartedv'to thc to seat it against the member 178 and thus shaft 158 from a laterally projecting arm insure the correct relation between the heel 160 onv the lever hereinbefore described seat: face' of the sole and the overlaying through a telescopic connection comprising rods 162 and 164 having swivel engagement [respectively with the arm 160 and with an arm 166 fast on the end of the rock shaft 158. Fast on the rod 162 is a sleeve 1 68 -which embraces a portion of the rod 164 and encloses a spring 170 arranged to bear oppositely on a nut 172 on the rod 164 and on athreaded plug 174 in the end of the sleeve,

'As hereinbefore explained, movement of the lever 30 toward the right (Fig. 1)- is effected in the final period of the cycle of the machine for imparting inward swinging movement to the arms 22 and 24 whereby the forepart lasting mechanism is o erated. In this movement of the lever 3 its connections described operative movement is imparted yieldingly to the rock shaft .158 to force the links 150 in a forward direction, thereby swinging the arms 144 inwardly toward the shoe and moving them bodily forward together with the end block 142. In this manner the several spit-ing plungers 140 aro'rendered operative to swing or tip the members 130 substantially about fulcrum points at the edge of the shoe bottom from the position of Figs. 8 and 9, for example, to that of Fig. 11, thereby pressing the margin of the upper into adhering relation to the sole round the heel end and along the sides of the heel portion of the .shoe. Such tippin movement of the members 130 may be imited, as indicated in Fig. 11, by their engagement with the lower faces of the members 142 and 144. It will be understood that the members 130 on the sides of the shoe are of such width as to permit the movement of the arms 144 lengthwise of the shoe without affecting the operative relation of the 'difi'erent plungers \l40 to the corresponding members 130.

I The sole rest in the machine herein shown comprises members 176 and 178 the lower ends of which are arranged for positive engagement with the sole of the shoe at the toe and heel end portions respectively to members 130. At the forepart the plates 180 will yieldlin the pulling-over operation until the sole is firmly engaged with the stud 176. In order further to assist in hold- "ing the sole in proper conformity to the last, additional'spring plates .180 are vided for engagement with'the sole at the rear end of the ball and in the shank, these plates being mounted on a holder 182. The holder 182, and also in the construction shown the member 176 which supports the plates 180 at the toe end of the shoe, are pivoted to rock lengthwise of the shoe for automatic adjustment to shoes of different shapes and sizes. It will be evident by reference to Fig. .2 that several of the plates .180 are arranged to engage the sole near its outer edge, but in such locations as to avoid interference with the lasting operation.

In the operation of the machine, briefly summarized, an assembled shoe having cement applied along the margin of the upper or on the sole is presented as indicated in Fig. 1 in engagement with the sole rest and with the margin of-the upper projecting within the open jaws of the toe and side grippers 2 and 4. s The machine is then started, and in the first period of the cycle the grippers are closed upon the upper and are operated to pull it yieldingly into conformity to the contour of the last both lengthwise and laterally of the shoe. It will be understood that the springs 10 may be adjusted to regulate as desired, in accordance with the requirements of the particular kind of shoe, the force of the pull applied to the upper. Toward the end of this period ofthe cycle of operations, when the upper has been pulled with suflicient force to draw it tightly round the heel end of the last, theheel end clamping and lasting mechanism is moved forwardly, as here- 'inbefore explained, carrying the heel embracing band into engagement with the heel end face of the shoe and forcing the overlaying members 130 at the extreme rear end of the shoe inwardly over the heel seat in wiping engagement with the upper at the outer edge of the sole, as indicated in Fig. 8.

of the heel clamping and lasting mechanism are swung inwardly toward the shoe through the engagement of the plates 126 with the rolls 128. The heel embracing band is thus closed inwardly against the shoe at the sides with yielding pressure through the springs 118, and the overlaying members 130 along the sides are simultaneously operated to tighten the upper and to wipe it inwardly over the edge of the sole, as indicated in Fig. 9. In the continued operation of the machine the lever 30 receives its operative movement to swing the toe and side arms 22 and 24 inwardly, thus overlaying the margin of the upper at the forepart and pressing it down into adhering relation to the sole in the manner already described in detail, the grippers being tripped in the course of the inward movement of the arms, for eizample substantially at that point in the cycle indicated by Fig. 2, to cause them to release their hold on the margin of the upper. By the same movement of the lever 30 the block 142 and the arms 144 at the heel end of the shoe are operated through the links 150 to tip the overlaying members 130 downwardly and press the marginof the upper into adhering relation to the sole round the heel end portion and in the ad jacent portion of the shank. Following these operations, the various parts of the machine are returned to their starting positions and the shoe is released. It will be evident that all that remains to be done in order to complete the lasting of the shoe is to bend inwardly a short section of the margin of the upper at each side of the shank of the shoe and press it down into position to adhere to the sole,,an operation which may be performed conveniently and expeditiously by hand.

Having ';described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letment in which their overwiping faces are inclined to the plane of the sole from the edge of the sole inwardly, and means for subse uently tipping said members toward the p ane of the sole to cause said faces to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole inwardly of said edge.

3. A'machine of the class described having, in combination means for pulling an upper over a last, toe and heel end lastmg mechamsms each comprising members mounted for inward wiping movement over the sole with their overwiping faces inclined said faces of the shoe materials at the edge .1

of the sole, and means for tipping said members toward the plane of the sole to cause their overwipingfaces to press the margin of1 the upper against the bottom face of the so e.

4. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, and means constructed and arranged to move inwardly in engagement with the margin of the upper round the toe and heel end portions of the shoe and to bend said margin inwardly at an angle to the plane of the sole and following such inward bending movement to move toward the plane .of the sole to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

5. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for lasting the toe and heel end portions of the shoe, said lasting means comprising toe and heel ,end lasting mechanisms constructed and arranged to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole with substantial pressure only at the edge of the sole and when said overwiping movement has been sub stantially completed to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole inwardly of said edge.

6. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means automatically operative upon the starting of the machine, to pull an upper over a last and to come to a stop with the upper tau held under tension, andmeans for lasting the too and heel'end portions of the shoe, said lasting means comprising toe and heel end lasting mechanisms operatively movable, each as a unit, lengthwise of the shoe and provided with means for overlaying the margin of the upper round the opposite ends and along the opposite sides of the respective end portions of the shoe.

7? A machine of the class described having, in combination, power'operated means automatically operative upon the starting of the machine to pullan upper over a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, and means for lasting the toe and heel end portions of the shoe, said lasting means comprising toe and heel end lasting mechanisms each having members mounted to swing'laterally of the shoe about axes transverse to the plane of the shoe bottom for overlaying the margin of the upper along the opposite sides of the respective end portions of the shoe.

8. A machine of the classdescribed having, in combination, means for ulling an upper over a last, and means or lasting the toe and heel end portions of the shoe, said lasting means comprising toe and heel end lasting'mechanisms operatively movable, each as a unit, lengthwise of the shoe and each including members mounted for additional movement toward the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper round the opposite ends and along the sides of the respective end portions of the shoe against the bottom face of the sole.

9. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, and means for lasting'the toe and heel end portions of the shoe, said lasting means comprising toe and heel end lasting mechanisms each having supporting members mounted to swing laterally of the shoe about axes transverse'to the plane of the shoe bottom and provided with'a plurality of overlaying members mounted for tipping movement toward the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

10. A machine of the class described having, in combination, nieans for pulling an upper over a last, and means for lasting the toe and heel end portions of the shoe. said lasting-means comprising toe and heel end lasting mechanisms operatively movable, each asa unit, lengthwise of the shoe and each having supporting members mounted to swing inward laterally of the shoe, and a plurality of overlaying members mounted on said supporting members for independent movements toward the plane of the vsole to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

' 11. A machine of the class described having, in combination, grippers for engaging an upper on the last, toe and heel end lasting mechanisms operatively movable, each as a unit, lengthwise of the shoe and provided with means for overlaying the margin of the upper round the o posite ends and along the opposite sides 0 the respective end portions of the shoe, and power operated means having an automaticall terminable cycle of operations for effecting relative movement of said grippers and the last to pull the upper and for operating said too and heel end lasting mechanisms to last the upper.

12. A machine of the class described having, in combination, grippers for engaging "an upper on a last, toe and .heel end lasting mechanisms each comprising members mounted for swinging movement laterally of the shoe about axes transverse to the plane of the shoe bottom for overlaying the margin of the upper, and power operated means or impartingoperative movement to said grippers to pull the upper and to said too and heel end lasting mechanisms to last the upper with-controlling means to bring the machine automatically to a stop at the end of the upper pulling operation and again at the end of the lasting operation.

13. A machine of the class described having, in combination, grippers for engaging an upper on a last, toe and heel end lasting mechanisms each comprising wiper and presser members mounted for wiping movement inwardly over the sole round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of the shoe and for tipping movement to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole; and power operated means for imparting operative movement to said grippers to pull the upper and for imparting said difi'erent movements to the wiper and presser members to last the upper.

14. A machine of the classdescribed having, in combination, power means automatically operative to pull an upper over a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, and means automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to last the toe and heel end portions of the shoe.

15. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power means automatically operative to pull an upper over a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, toe and heel end lasting mechanisms constructed and arranged to overlay the margin of the upper and press it into adhering relation to-the sole round the re-.

spective ends of the shoe, .and means automatically operative upon a subsequent start-.

ing of the-machine to impart operative movement's to' said toe and heel end lasting mechanisms.

"machine of the class described hav-' ing, in combination, power means automatica 1y operative to pull an upper over alast and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, toe and heel and lasting mechanisms comprising parts movable lengthwise and laterally of the shoe and provided with wiper and presser members arranged to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the edge of the sole and by tipping movement to press the upper against the outer face of the sole, and meais automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to impart operative movement to said wiper and presser members. a

17 A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last and for holding it under tension, heel end lasting mechanism, and power means for operating said lasting mechanism to lay the margin of the upper inwardly over the bottom of the sole while the upper is held by the -forepart pulling means.

18. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power means automatically operative to pull an upper over the forepart of a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, and means automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to last the heel end portion of the shoe.

19. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power means automatically operative to pull an upper over the forepart of a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, heel end lasting mechanism arranged to be moved toward the heel end of the shoe in the course of the upper pulling operation, and connections to said lasting mechanism automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to last the heel end portion of the shoe.

20. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means for gripping an upper at the toe and at opposite sides of the forepart and for pulling the upper over a last, a heel embracing band, and power operated means for closing said band inward laterally of the shoe into embracing relation to the heel end portion of the shoe while the upper is held by said pulling means.

21. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power means automatically operative to pull an upper over a last and to cometo a stop with the upper held under tension, a heel embracing band, and mechanism automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to close said band inward laterally of the shoe into embracing relation to the heel end portion I of the shoe.

22. A machine of the class described havin in combination, power means automatica y operative to pull an upper over a last and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, a heel rest arranged to be 7 moved forwardly into engagement with the heel end face of the shoe in the course .of the upper pulling operation, said heel rest comprising parts movable laterally of the shoe into engagement withthe opposite sides of the heel end portion of the shoe, and means automatically operative upon a subsequent starting of the machine to close said parts inwardly against the sides of the shoe.

23. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means ior pulling an upper over a last, clamping devices movable into operative relation to' the forepart of the shoe, and means supported independently'of said forepart clamping devices and operated by said devices to apply clamping pressure also on the opposite side faces of the heel end portion of the shoe.

24. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, a heel embracing hand, side clamp arms movable into clamping and supporting relation to the forepart of the shoe, and means operated by the movement of said clamp arms to close the heel band inward laterally of the shoe.

25. A machine of the classdescribed having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, a heel embracing band, members movable laterally of the shoe and yieldingly connected 'to the opposite side portions of said hand, side clamp arms mounted for movement into clamping relation to the forepart of the shoe, and means on said clamp arms for imparting inward movement to said members for closing the heel band yieldingly against the opposite sides of the shoe.

26. A machine of the class described havmg, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last, a heel embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly into embracing relation to the heel end portion of the shoe, and mechanism supported on said clamp for lasting the heel end portion of the shoe.

' 27 A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last, a heel embracing clamp, mechanism for closing said clamp inwardly round the heel end portion of the shoe, and members arranged to be operated by theclosing movement of said clamp for laying the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole at the heel end portion of the shoe.

28. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means -for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last, a heel embracin band, overlaying mechanism associated with said band, and

overlaying mechanism to lay the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole of the shoe while the upper is held by the forepart pulling means.

29. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the fore art of a last, a heel embracing band, mec anism for closing sa1d band inwardly round the heel end port1on of the shoe, wiper and presser members movable inwardly with sa1d band to wi e the margin of the upper over the edge of e sole of the shoe and also mounted for tipping movement to press the u per agamst the bottom face of the sole, an mechanism for imparting tipping movement to sa1d members after the band has been closed round the end of the shoe.

30. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last, clamping devices mounted for movement inwardly into clamping and supporting relation to the forepart of the shoe, and mechanism arranged to be operated by the inward movement of said forepart'clamping devices to lay the mar in of the upper inwardly over the sole at t e heel end portion of the shoe.

31. A machine of the class described hav-v ing, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last, side clamp arms mounted for inward movement into clamping and supporting relation to the forepart of the shoe, wiper and presser members arranged to be moved inward laterally of the shoe by the inward movement of said arms to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the ed e of the sole of the shoe and mounted also or tipping movement to ress the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole, and additional mechanism for imparting tipping movement to said members subsequent to their inward wiping movement.

32. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means for pulling an upper over a last, and power operated toe and heel end lasting mechanisms timed for operation after the upper pulling means to lay the margin of the ugper inwardly over the sole first at one en of the shoe and then at, the other end.

33. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last and for holding it under tension, and power operated toe and heel end lasting mechanisms timed for operation to lay the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole at the heel end of the shoe while the upper is held by the pulling means and subsequently to lay the margin of the upper inwardly round the forepart of the shoe and to cause the upper pulling means to release the upper.

34. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means means, and additional power operate means for subsequently im arting operative movement to the toe en lasting mechanism to last the toe end portion of the shoe and to effect release of the upper by the pulling means.

35. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over the forepart of a last and for holding it under tension, toe and. heel end lasting mechanisms comprising members mounted for inward movement to wipe the margin of the upper over the edge of the sole and for tipping movement to press the upper upon the bottom face of the sole, means for operating1 the heel end lasting mechanism to wipe t e margin of the upper inwardly while the upper is held by the forepart pulling means, and additional means. for imparting inward wiping move ment subsequently to the toe end lasting mechanism and for tipping the different lasting members to press the mar in of the upper against the bottom face 0 the sole at the toe and heel end portions of the shoe.

36. A machine of the class described having, in combination, ower operated means automatically contro ed to pull an upper over a last and to come to a stop holding the upper under tension, front and side arms mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally, of the shoe at the forepart of the shoe, means carried by said arms for laying the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole of the shoe, heel end lasting means, and connected mechanisms for imparting operative movement to said arms and to the heel end lasting means.

37. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, front and side arms mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the forepart of the shoe, and forepart lasting mechanism supported by said front and side arms for movement, as a unit, lengthwise of the shoe and comprising parts pivotally mounted and arranged to be closed inward laterally of the shoe by the inward movement of the side arms.

38. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper .over a. last, front and side arms mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the forepart of the shoe, and forepart lasting mechanism comprising an end portion supported on the front arm and side portions pivotally connected to said end. portion and supported slidingly by the side arms to permit them "to be moved lengthwise of the shoe by the front arm during their inward closing movement laterally of the shoe by the action of the side arms.

39. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of overlaying members mounted for movement together lengthwise of a shoe and for relative movement laterally of the shoe and constructed and arranged to wipe themargin of the upper inwardly ver the outer edge of the sole without pressing it substantially against the sole inwardly of said outer edge, said members being mounted for additional movement toward the plane of the sole after their overwiping movement has been substantially completed to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole inwardly of said edge.

40. In a machine of the. class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of overlaying member's mounted for movement together lengthwise of a shoe and for 'relative movement laterally of the shoe, said members being constructed and arranged to bend the margin'of the upper over the sole in their inward movement over the shoe and at the end of said movement to position said margin at a substantial angle to the plane of the sole from the edge of the sole inwardly, said members being mounted also for tipping movement toward the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

41. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprislng a plurality of overlaying members mounted for movement together lengthwise of a shoe and for relative movement laterally of the shoe, said members having overwiping faces so disposed as to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the edge of the sole with said faces at an angle to the. plane ofthe sole from the edge 10f the sole inwardly throughout said overwiping movement, said members being mounted also for tipping movement substantially about the edge of the sole to press the margin of the upper subsequently against the bottom face of the sole. 1

42. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comp-rising a plurality of overlaying members mounted for movement together lengthwise of a shoe and for relative movement laterally of the shoe, supporting means for said members on which they are mounted to fulcrum for tipping movement in response to wedging action of the shoe materials in their inward movement over the shoe, said members being arranged to fulcrum subsequently on the edge of the shoe bottom for .tipping movement to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole, and spring means against the resistance of which the members are arranged to tip in said different directions.

43. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising supporting members mounted for movement length wise of a shoe and for additional inward movements laterally of the shoe, and a plurality of wiper and presser members carried by said supporting members and arranged in a series for substantially continuous engagement with the upper along the opposite sides of the end portion of the shoe, 5 said wiper and presser members being mounted for tipping movement toward the plane of the sole to ress the margin of this upper against the ottom face of the so e.

44. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising anend supporting member mounted for movement lengthwise of a shoe and side supporting members pivoted on said end member for movement laterally-of the shoe, and overlaying wiper members movably mounted on said end and side supporting members and arranged in a series for substantially continuous engagement with the upper roundsupporting member mounted for movement lengthwise of a shoe and side supporting members pivoted on said end member for movement laterally of the shoe, and overlaying wiper members carried by said end and side supporting members and arranged in a series for substantially continuous engagement with the upper round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of the shoe, said wiper members being mounted for tipping movement toward the sole subsequently to their overwiping movement to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

46. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising supporting members relatively movable substantially into embracing relation to the end portion'of a shoe, and a plurality of overlaying members carried by said supporting members for engagement with the upper in a series round the end portion vof the shoe and arranged to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the edge of .the sole with their overwiping faces inclined to the bottom face of the sole from the edge of the sole inwardly throughout said overwiping movement.

47. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising supporting members mounted for swinging movement inwardly toward the opposite sides of the end portion of a shoe about axes transverse to the plane of the shoe bottom, and a plurality of wiper members carried by each of said supporting members and each y eldable independently of the others in a direction transverse to the plane of the sole in the overwiping operation.

48. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a lurality of overlaying members arrange in a series round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of a shoe, means for moving said members inwardly over the shoe, said members bein mounted to tip in the overlaying operatlon in response to the wedging action of the materials on the shoe bottom, and means for subsequently tipping said members in substantially the opposite direction to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

49. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of overlaying members arranged to engage the upper in a series round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of a shoe, means for moving said members inwardly over the shoe in wiping engagement with the upper, said members being mounted to fulcrum on their outer end portions against yielding resistance in response to the wedging action of the shoe,

and means for subsequently tipping said members substantially about the ed e of the shoe bottom to press the margin 0 the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

50. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of overlaying members arranged to engage the upper in a series round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of a shoe, means for moving said members inwardly overthe shoe, said members being mounted for tipping movement against yielding resistance in response to the wedging action of the materials on the shoe bottom, and means arranged to bev moved subsequently inward along said members to tip them in a different direction for pressing the margin of the upper against the bot- .tom face of the sole.

51. In a machine of the class described, endlasting mechanism comprising supporting members mounted for swinglng movement inwardly toward the opposite sides of a shoe, a plurality of wiper'members carried by each of said supporting members and mounted for tipping movement toward the plane of the soleto press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole, operating members mounted to swing, inwardly with said supporting members and porting members and having their inner end portions inclined to the plane of the sole, operating means comprising members interconnected and movable substantially in the same manner as said supporting members, spring means against the resistance of which said operating members are movable relatively to the supporting members in response to the resistance encountered in the overwip- 55 ing operation, and devices carried by sald operating members and operative in such relative movement of the parts to engage the inner inclined ends of the-wiper members and tip them toward'the plane of the sole.

53. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of wiper and presser members arranged in a series for engagement with the upper round the end of ashes, means for moving said-members inwardly over the shoe in wiping engagement with the upper to dispose them 'fwith'their overwiping faces in angular'relation to the plane of the sole, and means comprising spring plungers for engaging the different respective members to tipthem subsequently toward the bottom face of the sole to press the upper against said face. I

54. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising wiper and premer members arranged in a series for engagement with the upper round the end of a shoe,lmeans for moving said members inwardly in wiping engagement with the upper, arms mounted for movement 'lengthto dispose them with their overwiping faces in angular relation to the plane of the sole,

operating members mounted for movement.

lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, and spring pressed rolls carried by-said operating members for engaging the wiper and presser members and tipping them toward the bottom face of the sole to press the upper against said face.

56. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of overlaying members arranged in a series for substantially continuous engagement with the upper round the end and along the opposite sides of the end portion of a shoe, said members being yieldable each independently in a direction transverse to the plane of the sole in response to wedging action of the shoe materials, and spring plungers carried by the different respective members for yielding engagement with the upper on the lateral periphery of the shoe.

57. In a machine of the class described, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of wiper and presser members arranged in a series for substantially continuous enga ement with the upper round the end of a 5108 and each independently yieldable in response to wedging action of the materials on the shoe bottom, said members having faces disposed in angular relation to each other for engagement respectively with the lateral periphery of the shoe and with the margin of the upper overlying the bottom of the sole of the shoe.

58. In a machine of the class described, a shoe end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end of a shoe, and overlaying members mounted on said clamp to be forced inwardly over the bottom of the shoe by the closing movement of the clamp.

59. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end of a shoe, and a plurality of wiper and resser members mounted on said clamp an yieldingly movable each independently in a direction transverse to the plane of the shoe bottom in response to wedging action of the shoe materials.

60. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end portion of a shoe, and a plurality of wiper and presser members mounted on said clamp and arranged in a series for engagement with the upper round the end of the shoe, each of said members having a face disposed for engagement with the lateral periphery of the shoe between said clamp and the shoe bottom and another face atan angle to said first named face for wiping the margin of the upper inwardly over the shoe.

61. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end portion of a shoe, a plurality of wiper and presser members mounted on said clam and arupper round the end of the shoe, and spring plungers on said clamp connected respectively to the different wiper and presser members and arranged to yield in a direc tion transverse to the plane of the shoe bottom in response to wedging action of the shoe materials on said members.

62. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end portion of a shoe, a plurality of wiper and presser members mounted on said clamp and arranged in a series for engagement with the upper round the end of the shoe, and a plurality of spring plungers on said clamp yieldable in a direction transverse to the plane of the sole and on the ends of which said wiper and presser members are pivoted to tip in response to wedging action of the shoe materials. I

63. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end of a shoe, a plurality of wiper and presser members mounted on said clamp in a series for engagement with the upper round the end of the shoe, said members being arranged to fulcrum on the clamp against yielding resistance in response to wedging action of the materials on the shoe bottom, and means for tipping said members substantially about the edge of the shoe bottom subsequently to their overwiping movement to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

64. In a machine of the class described, an end embracing clamp, means for closing said clamp inwardly round the end of a shoe, a plurality of wiper and presser members mounted on said clamp for engagement with the upper in a series round the end of the shoe, said members having overwipin faces arranged to engage the upper an wipe it inwardly over the outer edge of the sole and to be disposed at an angle to the plane of the sole at the end of the overwi ing movement, and means for subsequent y tipping said members substantially about the edge of the sole to press the margin of this upper against the bottom face of the so e.

65. In a machine of the claw described, the combination with shoe positionin means,eof an overlaying member mounte for inward movement over the bottom of a shoe and constructed and arranged to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the edge of the sole without pressing it substantially against the sole inwardly of said edge, said member being mounted to tip yieldingly in a' direction transverse to the plane of the sole in response to the wedging action of the shoe materials in said overlaying movement and arranged to be tipped subsequently in substantially the opposite direction to press the margin of the upper .the combination with shoe positioning means, of an overlaying member mounte for inward movement over the bottom of the shoe and having an overwlpmg face arranged to be disposed in angular relation to,

the combination with the lane of the shoe bottom from the edge of tlie sole inwardly throughout said overlaying movement, and additional means movable inwardly alon r said member to ti the I combination with shoe positioning means, of a wiper support mounted for movement toward the shoe and comprising parts spring controlled to osition one of the parts normally in an a vanced relation to the'other, a wiper mounted on said last named part for inward wiping movement over the bottom'of the shoe and for additional tipping movement toward the plane of the sole of the shoe, and a spring controlled wiper engaging member mounted on said other part and operative by relative it toward the plane of the sole after its overmovement of the parts to tip the wiper laying movement has been substantially completed to cause said face to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole.

67. In a machine of the class described, shoe positioning means, of an overlaying wiper,.a support for said wiper movable to force the wiper inwardly over the bottom of the shoe, said wiper being mounted to fulcrum at its outer end portion on said support in response to wedging action of the shoe materials in said inwardmovement of the wiper, means for subsequently tipping said wiper substantially about the edge of the shoe bottom to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole, and spring neans against the resistance of which the wlper is mounted to tip in said difierent directions.

68. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of a' wiper mounted for inward movement over the bottom of the shoe and having an upturned inner end portion, and means for engaging said upturned end portion of the wiper to force it toward the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper against the sole.

69. In a machine of the class described, a wiper mounted for movement inwardly over the bottomof a shoe, said wiper having an inner end portion arranged to be disposed in angular relation to the plane of the shoe bottom. at the end of said overwiping movement, and an operating member mounted for movement along the wiper for engaging said inner end portion of the wiper and tipping it toward the plane of a the sole.

70. In a machine of theclass described, a wiper support mounted for movement toward a shoe and comprising parts relatively movable against yielding resistance in response to resistance encountered by one of said parts in the overwiping operation,

a wiper mounted on said last named part,

and a wiper engaging member mounted on the other part for movement along the wiper in said relative movement of the parts to force the wiper toward the plane of the sole of the shoe.

71. In a machine of the class described,

plunger carried by the wiper for engaging the lateral periphery of the shoe.

73. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positionin means, of a wiper support, a wiper mounte on said support for movement in the overwiping operation in response to Wedging action of materials'on the shoe bottom, means for tipping the wiper subsequently. to the overwiping operation to press the margin of the upper against the bottom face of the sole, and a spring plunger connected to the wiper and against. the resistance of which the wiper is mounted to move in response to the wedging action of the materials and also to tip for pressing the upper on the sole.

74. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of means for pulling the upper at the toe, mechanism for laying the upper inwardly over the sole at opposite sides of the shank of the shoe, mechanismfor laying the upper inwardly over the sole about the toe end of the shoe, and operating means for imparting overlaying movement first to said shank overlaying mechanism while the upper is held by the pulling means and for thereafter operating said toe overlaying mechanism.

75. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of means for pulling the upper at the toe, mechanism for laying the upper inwardly over the sole at opposite sides of the shank of the shoe, mechanism for laying the upper inwardly over the sole about the toe end of the shoe, and operating means for moving the shank overlaying mechanism inwardly over the-shoe while the upper is held by the pulling means and for thereafter operating the toe overlaying mechanism and efiecting relative movement between the shoe and said different mechanisms to press the upper upon the bottom of the sole.

76. In a machine of the class described, the combination with means for Working an upper over a last, of a shoe bottom rest comprising a plurality of resilient members for engaging the sole of the shoe yieldingly in different locations, and a holder on which said members are supported, said holder being mounted for tipping movement in response to pressure of the shoe .to accommodate said members to the contour of the bottom of the shoe. Y

77. In a machine of the class described, the combination, with means for working an upper over a last, of a shoe bottom rest comprising members for en 'agmg the toe and heel end portions of the sole of the shoe, and additional means arranged to engage the sole in locations between said members and mounted to tip automatically lengthwise of the shoe in conformity to the contour of the bottom of the shoe.

78. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pull ng an upper over a last, an overlaying device for the toe end of the shoe, overlaying devices for the opposite sides of the forepart of the shoe, saidtoe and side overlaying devices being arranged for substantially continuous en agement with the upper round the end an along the sides of the forepart, means for operating said toe and side overlaying devices by movement over the sole along the plane of the sole and then toward said plane to bend the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole and then to press it against the bottom face of the sole, and means automatically operative in time relation to said overlaying devices to cause the upper ulling means to release the upper.

79. machine of the class described having, in combination, grippers for engaging an upper at the toe end and at opposite sides of a last, means for effecting relative movement of said grippers and the last to pull the upper, front and side arms mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, overlaying means ar ranged for substantially continuous engagement with the upper round the end and along the sides of the forepart and to be moved inwardly by said front and side arms to lay the margin of the upper over the sole of the shoe, operating mechanisms on said different arms for moving said overlaying means transversely of the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper on the bottom face of the sole, and devices operated by said arms to cause the grippers to open and release the upper in time relation to the operation of the overlaying means.

80. machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, overlaying means arranged for substantially continuous engagement with the upper round the end and along the sides of the forepart, members movable respectively lengthwise and latermar 'n of the upper upon the bottom face of t e sole.

81. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a, last, front and side arms mounted for movements respectively length- Wise and laterally of the shoe, overlaying means arranged to embrace the upper round the toe of the shoe and to be moved lengthwise of the shoe by said front arm and laterally of the shoe by the side arms, and operatlng mechanisms associated with the different respective arms for imparting to said overlaying means at the end and the sides of the forepart a movement transversely of the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper on the bottom face of the sole.

82, A machine of the class described having, in combination, shoe positioning means, supporting members mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, overlaying devices carried by said supporting members to be moved inwardly over the sole of the shoe by the inward movement of said members, and mechanism operated by the inward movement of said members to impart to said overlaying devices after they have been moved inwardly over the sole a movement transversely of the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper upon the bottom face of the sole.

83. A machine of the class described having, in combination, shoe positioning means,

operating members mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, end embracing wipers arranged to be moved lengthwise and laterally of the shoe by said members to wipe the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole of the shoe, and means operative in response to resistance of the shoe to the inward movement of said different members for imparting to said wipers movement transversely of the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper upon the bottom face of the sole.

84. A machine of the class described having, in combination, shoe positioning means, supporting members mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, devices carried by said supporting members for laying the margin of the upper inwardly over the sole of the shoe, abutments carried by said supporting members and arranged to engage the lateral'pe riphery of the shoe, and members movable relatively to said abutments in the continued movement of said supporting members for imparting to saidoverlaying devices movement transversely of the plane of the sole to press the margin of the upper upon the bottom face of the sole. 7 85. A machine of the class described having, in combination, shoe positioning means, front and side supporting members mounted for movements respectively lengthwise and laterally of the shoe, end lasting mecha nism supported by said different members to be moved as a unit lengthwise of the shoe by the front member and to be closed inward laterally of the shoe by the side members,- and means automatically operative to move said end lasting mechanism transversely of the plane of the shoe bottom in time relation to the movement of said mechanism lengthwise and laterally of the shoe.

86. A machine of the class described having, in combination, power operated means automatically operative to pull an upper over a last at the toe and at opposite sides of the forepart and to come to a stop with the upper held under tension, and means for lasting the heel end portion of the shoe while the upper is thus held.

87. A machine of the class described having, in combination, means for pulling an upper over a last, a heel rest, means for moving said heel rest into supporting engagement with the heel end of the shoe in the upper pulling operation, and mechanism carried by said heel rest for lasting the heel end portion of the shoe.

88. A machine 'of the class described having, in combination, shoe positioning means, end lasting mechanism comprising a plurality of wiper members arranged for substantially continuous engagement with an upper round the end and along the sides of the end portion of the shoe and movable inwardly to lay the margin of the upper over along the plane of the sole in engagement,

with said wedge faces to force said members toward the plane of the sole for pressing the margin of the upper upon the sole.

8.9. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of a wiper support, a spring plunger on said support movable in directions transverse to the plane of the sole of the shoe, and a wiper "member pivoted on said plunger for tippin movement transversely of the plane of t e sole.

90. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of a wiper support, a wiper mounted on said support to tip in one direction in response to wedgin action of the shoe materials against its wiping face and to tip in the opposite direction to apply pressure to the overwiped materials, and spring means for opposing yielding resistance to movements of the. wiper in said difi'erent directions.

91 In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of a wiper support, a wiper mounted to fulcrum on said support for movement in response to wedging action of the shoe materials on its wiping face and subsequently to fulcrum on the shoe for tipping movement to apply pressure to the overwiped materials, and a spring arranged to oppose resistance to both said movements of the wiper.

92. In a machine of the class described, the combination with shoe positioning means, of a wiper mounted for'movement inwardly over theshoe and having a wedge face 'on its outer side, and a member movable relatively to said wiper in engagement with said wedge face to force the wiper toward the plane of the sole for pressing the margin of the upper upon the sole.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

, HARRY L. YEATON.

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