A carpet stretcher comprising a pin head. Extending from the pin head in a rearward direction is a sliding bar having a square cross-sectional area. Tubular telescoping extension members freely receive the sliding bar which extends in the axial direction thereof. At the free end of the tubular members is pivotally mounted a wall engaging member. At the opposite end of the tubular members is pivotally mounted a locking lever. A handle is pivotally mounted on the pin head and extends toward the tubular members. Intermediate the ends of the handle is linkage that pivotally connects the handle to the tubular members. Initially, the handle is depressed to apply an axial stretching force to a portion of a carpet. Stretched carpeting produces an axial reactive force within the carpet stretcher. After the portion of the carpet is stretched to the desired extent, the operator actuates the locking lever, which engages the sliding bar through a pivotal movement to retain the sliding bar in the extended position relative to the tubular members against the axial reactive force resulting from the stretched portion of the carpet. Subsequently, the operator again depresses the handle to release the axial reactive force and to enable the locking lever to assume a position for the sliding bar to move freely relative thereto.
A mechanism for drawing adjacent sections of previously laid and stretched carpeting towards one another for purposes of repairing selected sections of the carpeting. The mechanism includes first and second frame sections which are movably interconnected to each other. Carpet engaging members are mounted on the second frame for selectively engaging one section of the carpet. A power member is operatively mounted on the first frame section and means are provided on the power member for selectively engaging a second section of the carpeting adjacent the second frame section. The carpet engaging means is movable in and out of engagement with the carpeting when the engaging means in the first frame section is in engagement with the carpeting. A drive section on the power member is movable from a first position to a second position by the use of external force, generally manual force. The carpeting sections are in their original positions with the power members in its first position and are in a drawn together position where the power member is forceably moved to the second position when both the engaging members are engaged with the carpeting so that the second frame section with the carpet engaging members thereon is moved toward the carpet engaging members provided on the second frame section in such a way the selected sections of carpeting to be repaired may be repaired when the carpet sections are in the drawn together position.
The invention is to a tool for use with a carpet stretcher to enable the user to stretch carpet in long hallways with no openings. The stretcing tool has a bracket that attaches to the carpet stretcher, and is pivotally connected to two adjustable legs. Pivotally attached to each adjustable leg is a wall bracket. The legs and wall brackets pivot such that a force applied by the carpet stretcher also applies a force transverse to the direction the carpet is being stretched to hold the stretcher between parallel walls during the stretching operation.
A board straightening device which embodies levers to expand a concentric piping arrangement, one end of which is fixed on a joist, rafter stud, or other board supporting member, and the other end is placed against a crooked board, such as decking or siding, which is being nailed across the board supporting member. The device includes a cleated foot for gripping the board supporting member, the foot being attached to a pipe member which fits concentrically with another pipe member to which is attached the head or pushing end of the device. A lever arrangement connecting the two pipe members causes them to relatively displace when a lever handle is pushed toward the device. A head attachment, configured to the shape of the board to minimize damage, pushes against and straightens the crooked board for nailing. Limiting and adjusting means for displacement and leverage may be used. A cleated plate with cleat members protruding at approximately a forty-five degree angle from the foot may fix the foot on the board supporting member.
A dual purpose pneumatic floor covering device having two operating modes, one for straightening and laying wood slats, and a second for stretching and rendering taut carpeting. The device comprises a housing containing a pneumatic cylinder for applying axial pressure to a piston rod mounting a T-shaped member at one end of the housing, and a pivotal gripping member at an opposite end of the housing, where the gripping member is pivotal from an operating gripping mode to an inoperative mode.
A carpet stretching device using a power stretching adapter attached to a standard carpet kicker is provided. The stretching adapter is formed from a frame having an anchor plate attached to the front of the frame for anchoring the device between the wall and tack strip adjacent to the carpet edge to be stretched. A handle is provided which is pivotally attached along its lower portion to the back of the frame. A clamp is located at the bottom of the handle for attaching the handle to a standard carpet kicker adjacent to the head of the kicker, so that the head will be positioned between the anchor plate and the clamp. The device functions by placing the handle upright, placing the anchor between the wall and tack strip, engaging the carpet pile with the carpet kicker head, and pivoting the top of the handle down towards the knee pad of the carpet kicker, forcing the kicker head towards the anchor, thus stretching the carpet. A tucker assembly is also provided for forcing the stretched carpet into engagement with the tack strip.
