STRICT “ONE-PIECE” CONSTRUCTION.
In strong contrast with this may be mentioned the Fauber one-piece construction, by which both the cranks and the axle are made of a single piece, being passed into place endwise into the open bracket, the bearing parts and fastenings being next put on and finally the pedals. This patent is a radical departure in the direction of extreme simplicity and strength, having obviously no chances of getting loose and giving the desired absence of nuts and projections about the bracket ends. It seems to be steadily working its way into use, and it may be easily recognized by the “star” sprocket, which is commonly used, in connection with it, although not a necessary part of it.
Heinz & Munschaur of Buffalo, working under a license from Fauber and some pending patent of their own, describe their own one-piece construction as being from steel of high carbon, and say they will replace any which may be broken from any cause whatever. They fasten the spider to the crank mechanically, not by brazing; the sprocket rim is firmly held, but is readily detachable; the ball cases contain fifteen 5⁄16 balls with retainers, “and fit to a shoulder in the hanger, doing away with any threads, which are liable to give trouble.”
STRAUS REMOVABLE PEDAL RUBBERS.
Among makers using the Fauber construction are the Winton, World, Defender, Fenton, Outing and Union (the last-named on their special).