US3099340A
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Clutch release mechanism
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1960-01-28
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1980-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W A Camp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D25/00; F16D25/08; F16D25/088; F16D23/14; F16D2023/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED RELEASE LEVER AND AN AXIALLY MOVABLE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING, SAID BEARING HAVING AXIALLY SPACED CLUTCH ENGAGING AND CLUTCH DISENGAGING POSITIONS, A C-SHAPED SHEET METAL MEMBER OPERATIVELY INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE END OF SAID LEVER AND SAID BEARING, SAID MEMBER HAVING A SEMI-CIRCULR CONFIGURATION WITH END PORTIONS THAT ARE BENT INWARDLY TOWARD THE AXIS OF SAID BEARING, ONE EDGE OF SAID BENT ENDS ENGAGING SAID BEARING AND OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID BENT ENDS ENGAGING SAID LEVER, SAID LEVER BEING ROTATABLE THROUGH AN ARC TO MOVE SAID BEARING FROM ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER FORCE FROM THE ARCUATE MOTION OF SAID LEVER TO AXIAL MOTION OF SAID BEARING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED RELEASE LEVER AND AN AXIALLY MOVABLE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING, SAID BEARING HAVING AXIALLY SPACED CLUTCH ENGAGING AND CLUTCH DISENGAGING POSITIONS, A C-SHAPED SHEET METAL MEMBER OPERATIVELY INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE END OF SAID LEVER AND SAID BEARING, SAID MEMBER HAVING A SEMI-CIRCULR CONFIGURATION WITH END PORTIONS THAT ARE BENT INWARDLY TOWARD THE AXIS OF SAID BEARING, ONE EDGE OF SAID BENT ENDS ENGAGING SAID BEARING AND OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID BENT ENDS ENGAGING SAID LEVER, SAID LEVER BEING ROTATABLE THROUGH AN ARC TO MOVE SAID BEARING FROM ONE OF SAID POSITIONS TO THE OTHER OF SAID POSITIONS, SAID MEMBER BEING ADAPTED TO TRANSFER FORCE FROM THE ARCUATE MOTION OF SAID LEVER TO AXIAL MOTION OF SAID BEARING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |