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Idler arm bracket and socket assembly
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-10
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1983-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Herbenar
- 👤 Alvin W Alexandrowicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:11
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D7/00; B62D7/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32975; Y10T403/32983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN A STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY, AN IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING, AN INTEGRAL BRACKET AND SOCKET MEMBER HAVING A BRACKET PORTION AT ONE END AND A CYLINDRICAL SOCKET PORTION AT THE OTHER END AXIALLY OFFSET FROM SAID BRACKET PORTION, SAID SOCKET PORTION HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL DEFINING A COAXIAL SOCKET CLOSED AT ITS INNER END AND OPEN AT ITS OUTER END, A PIVOT ASSEMBLY WITHIN SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A PIVOT PIN HAVING AN INNERHEADED END AND A LINK-CONNECTING END EXTERNALLY OF SAID SOCKET, A SEPARATE LOAD-CARRYING BEARING, OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN, HAVING A LOW COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION AND GOOD NOISE-DAMPING PROPERTIES POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID SOCKET INNER END AND SAID HEADED PIVOT END, A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN BUSHING HAVING A LOW FLEX MODULUS SURROUNDING SAID PIN WITHIN SAID SOCKET, AND MEANS INCLUDING AN INTURNED ANNULAR FLANGE ON THE OUTER END OF SAID SOCKET WALL RETAINING SAID PIVOT ASSEMBLY IN SAID SOCKET AND SAID BUSHING UNDER COMPRESSIVE LOAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN A STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY, AN IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING, AN INTEGRAL BRACKET AND SOCKET MEMBER HAVING A BRACKET PORTION AT ONE END AND A CYLINDRICAL SOCKET PORTION AT THE OTHER END AXIALLY OFFSET FROM SAID BRACKET PORTION, SAID SOCKET PORTION HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL DEFINING A COAXIAL SOCKET CLOSED AT ITS INNER END AND OPEN AT ITS OUTER END, A PIVOT ASSEMBLY WITHIN SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A PIVOT PIN HAVING AN INNERHEADED END AND A LINK-CONNECTING END EXTERNALLY OF SAID SOCKET, A SEPARATE LOAD-CARRYING BEARING, OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN, HAVING A LOW COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION AND GOOD NOISE-DAMPING PROPERTIES POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID SOCKET INNER END AND SAID HEADED PIVOT END, A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN BUSHING HAVING A LOW FLEX MODULUS SURROUNDING SAID PIN WITHIN SAID SOCKET, AND MEANS INCLUDING AN INTURNED ANNULAR FLANGE ON THE OUTER END OF SAID SOCKET WALL RETAINING SAID PIVOT ASSEMBLY IN SAID SOCKET AND SAID BUSHING UNDER COMPRESSIVE LOAD.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |