US3127780A
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Belt drive
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1962-05-18
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1982-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne H Buhrmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/12; B62D55/125; B60; B60B; B60B11/00; B60B11/02; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/36; F; F16; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A BELT DRIVE FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING DUAL AXLES, ONE DRIVEN AND ONE IDLE, WITH ALIGNED DUAL TIRE RIMS ON EACH END OF EACH AXLE, COMPRISING A V-BELT SHEAVE MOUNTED BETWEEN EACH OF THE DUAL RIMS AND ALIGNED WITH THE OTHER SHEAVE, THE BELT RECEIVING GROOVE AROUND THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF EACH SHEAVE HAVING ANGULARLY EXTENDING SIDES, THE INCLUDED ANGLE OF SAID BELT RECEIVING GROOVE IN EACH SHEAVE BEING IN THE RANGE 22* TO 32* AND A V-BELT UNDER TENSION IN SAID GROOVES OF THE ALIGNED SHEAVES TO DRIVE THE IDLE AXLE FROM THE DRIVEN AXLE WHEN POWER IS APPLIED THERETO, THE INCLUDED ANGLE OF SAID BELT BEING IN THE RANGE 22* TO 32*, THE ANGLE BEING NO LESS THAN THAT OF SAID BELT RECEIVING GROOVE IN SAID SHEAVE AROUND WHICH IT IS TRAINED AND THE THICKNESS OF THE BELT BEING AT LEAST 75% OF THE THEORETICAL TOP WIDTH OF THE BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A BELT DRIVE FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING DUAL AXLES, ONE DRIVEN AND ONE IDLE, WITH ALIGNED DUAL TIRE RIMS ON EACH END OF EACH AXLE, COMPRISING A V-BELT SHEAVE MOUNTED BETWEEN EACH OF THE DUAL RIMS AND ALIGNED WITH THE OTHER SHEAVE, THE BELT RECEIVING GROOVE AROUND THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF EACH SHEAVE HAVING ANGULARLY EXTENDING SIDES, THE INCLUDED ANGLE OF SAID BELT RECEIVING GROOVE IN EACH SHEAVE BEING IN THE RANGE 22* TO 32* AND A V-BELT UNDER TENSION IN SAID GROOVES OF THE ALIGNED SHEAVES TO DRIVE THE IDLE AXLE FROM THE DRIVEN AXLE WHEN POWER IS APPLIED THERETO, THE INCLUDED ANGLE OF SAID BELT BEING IN THE RANGE 22* TO 32*, THE ANGLE BEING NO LESS THAN THAT OF SAID BELT RECEIVING GROOVE IN SAID SHEAVE AROUND WHICH IT IS TRAINED AND THE THICKNESS OF THE BELT BEING AT LEAST 75% OF THE THEORETICAL TOP WIDTH OF THE BELT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2733612A
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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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |