US3150882A
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Front wheel suspension for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-03
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1983-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Corbin Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G21/00; B60G21/007; B62; B62D; B62D9/00; B62D9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
IN A FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A BODY FRAME FOR A VEHICLE BODY; (B) A FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY FRAME ABOVE THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE BODY FOR ROCKING ABOUT A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE BODY; (C) A STEERING ROD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATION ON SAID SUSPENSION FRAME, TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, AND MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID ROD; (D) OPPOSED STEERING KNUCKLE BARS, REARWARDLY OF SAID SUSPENSION FRAME, AND WHEELS MOUNTED THEREON INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF FOR STEERING MOVEMENT; (E) A PAIR OF TRAILING ARMS ARTICULATED TO EACH KNUCKLE BAR WITH ONE ARM OF EACH PAIR ARTICULATED TO THE SUSPENSION FRAME AND THE OTHER ARM CONNECTED TO ONE END OF THE STEERING ROD, AND (F) LEVERAGE MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH KNUCKLE BAR AND A FIXED POINT ON ONE OF SAID FRAMES WHEREBY RECIPROCATION OF SAID ROD IN A CURVE CAUSES SAID WHEELS TO TURN AND BANK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CURVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
IN A FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A BODY FRAME FOR A VEHICLE BODY; (B) A FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BODY FRAME ABOVE THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE BODY FOR ROCKING ABOUT A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE BODY; (C) A STEERING ROD MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATION ON SAID SUSPENSION FRAME, TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, AND MEANS TO RECIPROCATE SAID ROD; (D) OPPOSED STEERING KNUCKLE BARS, REARWARDLY OF SAID SUSPENSION FRAME, AND WHEELS MOUNTED THEREON INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF FOR STEERING MOVEMENT; (E) A PAIR OF TRAILING ARMS ARTICULATED TO EACH KNUCKLE BAR WITH ONE ARM OF EACH PAIR ARTICULATED TO THE SUSPENSION FRAME AND THE OTHER ARM CONNECTED TO ONE END OF THE STEERING ROD, AND (F) LEVERAGE MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH KNUCKLE BAR AND A FIXED POINT ON ONE OF SAID FRAMES WHEREBY RECIPROCATION OF SAID ROD IN A CURVE CAUSES SAID WHEELS TO TURN AND BANK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CURVE.
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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |