US3220746A
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Vehicle wheel and axle suspension
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-20
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1983-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynn M Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A SUSPENSION FOR CONNECTING A WHEEL AND AXLE TO A VEHICLE FRAME COMPRISING (A) A PAD RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE ADLE, (B) AN UPSTANDING PLATE RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PAD EXTENDIN TRANSVERSELY OF THE AXLE TOWARD THE FRAME, (C) A DEPENDING PLATE RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND EXTENDIN TOWARD THE AXLE IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE. (D) AN ARM RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PAD AND TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE AND EXTENDING TOWARD THE DEPENDING PLATE IN RADIAL RELATION TO THE AXLE AND IN PERPENDICULAR RELATION TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE, (E) RESILIENT RUBBER BLOCKS SECURED TO AND LOCATED BETWEEN SAID PLATES ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ARM WHEREBY THE RUBBER BLOCKS ACT IN COMPRESSION TO POSITION THE AXLE TRANSVERSELY OF THE FRAME AND ACT IN SHEAR TO ABSORB THE VEHICLE LOAD AND ROAD SHOCKS, AND (F) A PAIR OF REACTION MEMBERS RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE DEPENDING PLATE ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ARM FOR ENGAGEMENT THEREBY UPON ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE TO MINIMIZE ANY SHEAR LOADING OF THE RUBBER BLOCKS DUE TO SUCH AXLE MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A SUSPENSION FOR CONNECTING A WHEEL AND AXLE TO A VEHICLE FRAME COMPRISING (A) A PAD RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE ADLE, (B) AN UPSTANDING PLATE RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PAD EXTENDIN TRANSVERSELY OF THE AXLE TOWARD THE FRAME, (C) A DEPENDING PLATE RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND EXTENDIN TOWARD THE AXLE IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE. (D) AN ARM RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PAD AND TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE AND EXTENDING TOWARD THE DEPENDING PLATE IN RADIAL RELATION TO THE AXLE AND IN PERPENDICULAR RELATION TO THE UPSTANDING PLATE, (E) RESILIENT RUBBER BLOCKS SECURED TO AND LOCATED BETWEEN SAID PLATES ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ARM WHEREBY THE RUBBER BLOCKS ACT IN COMPRESSION TO POSITION THE AXLE TRANSVERSELY OF THE FRAME AND ACT IN SHEAR TO ABSORB THE VEHICLE LOAD AND ROAD SHOCKS, AND (F) A PAIR OF REACTION MEMBERS RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE DEPENDING PLATE ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ARM FOR ENGAGEMENT THEREBY UPON ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE TO MINIMIZE ANY SHEAR LOADING OF THE RUBBER BLOCKS DUE TO SUCH AXLE MOVEMENT.
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |