US3222767A
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Press-fitting apparatus having a flexural member driven by fluid operated vibrators
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ashurkoff Peter
- 👤 William L Drayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:18
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/02; B25B27/026; B30; B30B; B30B12/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49945; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53535; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/5383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A VIBRATORY APPARATUS FOR PRESS-FITTING TWO MEMBERS TOGETHER WHERE ONE OF THE MEMBERS HAS AN OPENING AND THE OTHER IS ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE OPENING, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BEAM TYPE FLEXURAL MEMBER HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF ADAPTED TO VIBRATE FREELY AND LOCATED AT ANTINODAL POINTS, FIRST MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER AT THE NODAL POINTS THEREOF WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE FLEXURAL MEMBER SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE DIRECTION OF INSERTION, SECOND MEANS ADAPTED TO COUPLE ONE OF SAID TWO MEMBERS WITH SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER AT AN ANTINODAL POINT THEREOD, AND VIBRATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH END OF SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER FOR GENERATING RESONANT STANDING-WAVE VIBRATIONS IN THE LATTER TO FACILITATE THE MATING ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A VIBRATORY APPARATUS FOR PRESS-FITTING TWO MEMBERS TOGETHER WHERE ONE OF THE MEMBERS HAS AN OPENING AND THE OTHER IS ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE OPENING, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BEAM TYPE FLEXURAL MEMBER HAVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF ADAPTED TO VIBRATE FREELY AND LOCATED AT ANTINODAL POINTS, FIRST MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER AT THE NODAL POINTS THEREOF WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE FLEXURAL MEMBER SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE DIRECTION OF INSERTION, SECOND MEANS ADAPTED TO COUPLE ONE OF SAID TWO MEMBERS WITH SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER AT AN ANTINODAL POINT THEREOD, AND VIBRATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH END OF SAID FLEXURAL MEMBER FOR GENERATING RESONANT STANDING-WAVE VIBRATIONS IN THE LATTER TO FACILITATE THE MATING ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |