US3221832A
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Automotive vehicle having means for making active or inactive at will both driving propeller shaft and planetary reduction final drive
Assignee: Paccar Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-06
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1981-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Holmstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/44; F16H3/46; F16H3/48; F16H3/52; F16H3/54; B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A TRANSFER CASE THE INPUT END OF WHICH IS DRIVEN FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE, AND BETWEEN THE OUTPUT END OF SAID TRANSFER CASE AND BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR TRACTION WHEELS HAVING A RESPECTIVE DRIVE CONNECTION INCLUDING TWO REDUCTION GEAR SETS, ONE OF WHICH GEAR SETS IS COMMON TO EACH OF TWO COAXIAL AXLE SECTIONS FOR THE CONCERNED FRONT OR THE REAR TRACTION WHEELS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, AND OCCUPIES A POSITION BETWEEN SUCH AXLE SECTIONS, AND SAID OTHER OF WHICH GEAR SETS IS HOUSED IN A RELATED WHEEL AND DRIVECOUPLES THE RELATED AXLE SECTION TO SUCH WHEEL, MECHANISMS OPERABLE AT WILL FOR ISOLATING ALL OF SAID GEAR SETS OF ONE OF SAID DRIVE CONNECTIONS BOTH FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND FROM THE RELATED TRACTION WHEELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A TRANSFER CASE THE INPUT END OF WHICH IS DRIVEN FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE, AND BETWEEN THE OUTPUT END OF SAID TRANSFER CASE AND BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR TRACTION WHEELS HAVING A RESPECTIVE DRIVE CONNECTION INCLUDING TWO REDUCTION GEAR SETS, ONE OF WHICH GEAR SETS IS COMMON TO EACH OF TWO COAXIAL AXLE SECTIONS FOR THE CONCERNED FRONT OR THE REAR TRACTION WHEELS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, AND OCCUPIES A POSITION BETWEEN SUCH AXLE SECTIONS, AND SAID OTHER OF WHICH GEAR SETS IS HOUSED IN A RELATED WHEEL AND DRIVECOUPLES THE RELATED AXLE SECTION TO SUCH WHEEL, MECHANISMS OPERABLE AT WILL FOR ISOLATING ALL OF SAID GEAR SETS OF ONE OF SAID DRIVE CONNECTIONS BOTH FROM THE TRANSFER CASE AND FROM THE RELATED TRACTION WHEELS.
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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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |