US3195350A
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Transmission testing machine
Assignee: Dana Inc
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Filing: 1961-07-05
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1981-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reed George Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M13/00; G01M13/02; G01M13/025; G01M13/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A TESTING MACHINE OF THE LOCKED-IN TORQUE TYPE DEFINING A CLOSED SYSTEM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A FIRST AND A SECOND OUTER SHAFT EACH HAVING GEAR MEANS ROTATABLE THEREWITH, MEANS MAINTAINING SAID SHAFTS IN A SINGLE PLANE, COUPLING MEANS, INCLUDING THE DEVICE TO BE TESTED, JOINING SAID OUTER SHAFTS, FOR ROTATION IN THE SAME DIRECTION, AN INTERMEDIATE LOATING SHAFT CO-PLANAR WITH SAID OUTER SHAFTS WHEN THE TESTING MACHINE IS NOT LOADED AND HAVING GEAR MEANS ROTATABLE THEREWITH IN MESH WITH THE GEAR MEANS OF SAID OUTER SHAFTS, SAID INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEING ROTATED OPPOSITELY RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER SHAFTS WHEN SAID SYSTEM IS OPERATING, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A CONSTANT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND EACH OF THE OUTER SHAFTS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM ITS CO-PLANAR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTER SHAFTS WHILE SAID OUTER SHAFTS ARE ROTATING IN THE SAME DIRECTION WHEREBY SAID OUTER SHAFTS WILL BE ROTATED OPPOSITELY RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER INDUCING A TORSIONAL LOAD TO THE SYSTEM.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |