US3112814A
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Spring motor for swings
Assignee: MECHANICAL SWINGING CRADLE CORP
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Filing: 1962-03-12
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1982-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pasqua Joseph Di
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G9/00; A63G9/16; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; A47C3/02; A47C3/025; A47C3/0255; F; F03; F03G; F03G1/00; F03G1/02; F03G1/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
IN A SPRING MOTOR ADAPTED TO ACTUATE A SUSPENDED OBJECT FOR A PENDULUM-LIKE MOVEMENT, A SUPPORT, A PAIR OF UPRIGHT SUPPORT PLATES ON SAID SUPPORT, A HORIZONTAL SHAFT JOURNALED THROUGH SAID PLATES ADAPTED FOR SPRING WINDING ROTATION IN ONE DIRECTION, A FRICTION BRAKE MEANS UPON ONE SUPPORT PLATE RECEIVING AND OPERATIVELY RETAINING SAID SHAFT AGAINST UNWINDING ROTATION IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, A HOUSING AXIALLY JOURNALED UPON SAID SHAFT, A COILED LEAF SPRING WITHIN THE HOUSING EXTENDING AROUND THE SHAFT, AT ONE END ANCHORED TO SAID SHAFT AND AT ITS OTHER END SECURED TO SAID HOUSING, AN ESCAPEMENT RATCHET WHEEL AXIALLY MOUNTED AND SECURED TO SAID HOUSING, AN UPRIGHT BAR JOURNALED UPON SAID SHAFT FOR LIMITED RECIPROCATING SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREON, A PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON ONE OF SAID SUPPORT PLATES FOR INTERMITTENT RETAINING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, A SECOND PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON A LOWER PORTION OF SAID BAR FOR INTERMITTENT ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, EACH PAWL ADAPTED TO BE ALTERNATELY TIPPED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL, A ROCKER PLATE MOUNTED UPON THE SHAFT FOR LIMITED RECIPROCATING SWINGING MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED DOGS, EACH PAWL HAVING A PROJECTING FLANGE ADAPTED TO BE BROUGHT INTO ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF SAID DOGS, EFFECTING ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT OF SAID PAWLS RESPECTIVELY WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, AND SPRING MEANS ANCHORED UPON SAID SUPPORT BIASING SAID ROCKER PLATE IN ONE DIRECTION UPON SAID SHAFT, THE PAWL ON SAID BAR ADAPTED TO ALTERNATELY ROTATE SAID ROCKER PLATE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AGAINST SAID SPRING BIAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
IN A SPRING MOTOR ADAPTED TO ACTUATE A SUSPENDED OBJECT FOR A PENDULUM-LIKE MOVEMENT, A SUPPORT, A PAIR OF UPRIGHT SUPPORT PLATES ON SAID SUPPORT, A HORIZONTAL SHAFT JOURNALED THROUGH SAID PLATES ADAPTED FOR SPRING WINDING ROTATION IN ONE DIRECTION, A FRICTION BRAKE MEANS UPON ONE SUPPORT PLATE RECEIVING AND OPERATIVELY RETAINING SAID SHAFT AGAINST UNWINDING ROTATION IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, A HOUSING AXIALLY JOURNALED UPON SAID SHAFT, A COILED LEAF SPRING WITHIN THE HOUSING EXTENDING AROUND THE SHAFT, AT ONE END ANCHORED TO SAID SHAFT AND AT ITS OTHER END SECURED TO SAID HOUSING, AN ESCAPEMENT RATCHET WHEEL AXIALLY MOUNTED AND SECURED TO SAID HOUSING, AN UPRIGHT BAR JOURNALED UPON SAID SHAFT FOR LIMITED RECIPROCATING SWINGING MOVEMENT THEREON, A PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON ONE OF SAID SUPPORT PLATES FOR INTERMITTENT RETAINING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, A SECOND PAWL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON A LOWER PORTION OF SAID BAR FOR INTERMITTENT ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, EACH PAWL ADAPTED TO BE ALTERNATELY TIPPED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL, A ROCKER PLATE MOUNTED UPON THE SHAFT FOR LIMITED RECIPROCATING SWINGING MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED DOGS, EACH PAWL HAVING A PROJECTING FLANGE ADAPTED TO BE BROUGHT INTO ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF SAID DOGS, EFFECTING ALTERNATE ENGAGEMENT OF SAID PAWLS RESPECTIVELY WITH SAID RATCHET WHEEL, AND SPRING MEANS ANCHORED UPON SAID SUPPORT BIASING SAID ROCKER PLATE IN ONE DIRECTION UPON SAID SHAFT, THE PAWL ON SAID BAR ADAPTED TO ALTERNATELY ROTATE SAID ROCKER PLATE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AGAINST SAID SPRING BIAS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |