US3227237A
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Steerable driving axle
Assignee: Payhauler Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-23
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1982-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil F Moreno
- 👤 E A Domes
- 👤 Julius F Marquardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/30; B60K17/306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A STEERABLE DRIVING AXLE HAVING A DRIVING SHAFT, A DRIVEN SHAFT, A UNIVERSAL JOINT INTERCONNECTING SAID SHAFTS, A RIGID HOUSING ENCASING SAID DRIVING SHAFT, AND ANOTHER RIGID HOUSING ENCASING SAID DRIVEN SHAFT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND YOKES IN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP, EACH OF SAID YOKES BEING SECURED TO THE END OF A RESPECTIVE HOUSING, A PAIR OF AXIALLY ALIGNED BORES IN THE FIRST YOKE, A PAIR OF UNIVERSAL BEARINGS HAVING INNER AND OUTER RACES, SAID OUTER RACES SECURED TO THE BORES IN THE FIRST YOKE IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER AND DEFINING THEREBY A STEERING AXIS, SAID INNER RACES HAVING UNIVERSAL MOTION WITH RESPECT TO THE OUTER RACES, A PAIR OF TRUNNIONS SECURED TO THE SECOND YOKE AND EXTENDING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INNER RACES WHEREBY MISALIGNMENT OF SAID TRUNNIONS DURING MANUFACTURE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR BY ROTATION OF SAID INNER RACES RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER RACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A STEERABLE DRIVING AXLE HAVING A DRIVING SHAFT, A DRIVEN SHAFT, A UNIVERSAL JOINT INTERCONNECTING SAID SHAFTS, A RIGID HOUSING ENCASING SAID DRIVING SHAFT, AND ANOTHER RIGID HOUSING ENCASING SAID DRIVEN SHAFT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND YOKES IN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP, EACH OF SAID YOKES BEING SECURED TO THE END OF A RESPECTIVE HOUSING, A PAIR OF AXIALLY ALIGNED BORES IN THE FIRST YOKE, A PAIR OF UNIVERSAL BEARINGS HAVING INNER AND OUTER RACES, SAID OUTER RACES SECURED TO THE BORES IN THE FIRST YOKE IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER AND DEFINING THEREBY A STEERING AXIS, SAID INNER RACES HAVING UNIVERSAL MOTION WITH RESPECT TO THE OUTER RACES, A PAIR OF TRUNNIONS SECURED TO THE SECOND YOKE AND EXTENDING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INNER RACES WHEREBY MISALIGNMENT OF SAID TRUNNIONS DURING MANUFACTURE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR BY ROTATION OF SAID INNER RACES RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER RACES.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |