US3137076A
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Method and apparatus for aligning wheels and axles
Assignee: Manufacturers Machine Co
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Filing: 1960-07-22
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:24
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/24; G01B5/255; G01M; G01M17/00; G01M17/007; G01M17/06; G01B2210/00; G01B2210/10; G01B2210/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE AXLES OF TRAILERS COMPRISING: A FRAME ADAPTED FOR BEING FIXEDLY LOCATED RELATIVE TO THE TRAILER AXLE COMPRISING A MEMBER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXLE TO BE ALIGNED AT THE MIDPOINT THEREOF, A CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE END OF SAID MEMBER OPPOSITE THE AXLE TO A FORWARDLY LOCATED CENTRAL POINT ON THE TRAILER, AND AN INDICATOR CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE MEMBER OPERABLE TO INDICATE ANGULARITY THEREBETWEEN TO DETERMINE THE ANGLE OF THE AXLER TO BE ALINGED WITH REGARD TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE TRAILER, SAID FRAME COMPRISING LATERALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS EQUIDISTANTLY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOCATING MEMBERS IN UNISON IN RESPECTIVELY OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RUNNING GEAR ON SAID AXLE TO LOCATE SAID MEMBER CENTRALLY THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE AXLES OF TRAILERS COMPRISING: A FRAME ADAPTED FOR BEING FIXEDLY LOCATED RELATIVE TO THE TRAILER AXLE COMPRISING A MEMBER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXLE TO BE ALIGNED AT THE MIDPOINT THEREOF, A CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE END OF SAID MEMBER OPPOSITE THE AXLE TO A FORWARDLY LOCATED CENTRAL POINT ON THE TRAILER, AND AN INDICATOR CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE MEMBER OPERABLE TO INDICATE ANGULARITY THEREBETWEEN TO DETERMINE THE ANGLE OF THE AXLER TO BE ALINGED WITH REGARD TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE TRAILER, SAID FRAME COMPRISING LATERALLY MOVABLE ELEMENTS EQUIDISTANTLY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOCATING MEMBERS IN UNISON IN RESPECTIVELY OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RUNNING GEAR ON SAID AXLE TO LOCATE SAID MEMBER CENTRALLY THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |