US3570799A
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Mount for instruments and the like
Assignee: Rite Autotronics Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-07
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A mount for attaching an instrument or other article to a mounting surface. The mount includes a mounting bracket having a base to be attached to the mounting surface and a pair of parallel sidewalls rising from the base for straddling a coupling tongue on the article to be supported. The sidewalls are formed with outwardly directed flanges along their edges and with slots which open endwise through the sidewall edges and flanges. The article is attached to the mounting bracket by means of a coupling pin which extends through the bracket slots and the article coupling tongue. This coupling pin has enlarged shoulder elements which project laterally beyond the sides of the slots and under the sidewall flanges to effectively captivate the pin against axial and lateral separation from the bracket. The mounting bracket is uniquely shaped to be cast in finished form without the aid of removable cores, thus to minimize production cost.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin L Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue, comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite edges of the base for straddling said coupling tongue; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the edges of said sidewalls, and slots opening endwise through said sidewall edges and flanges; and said slots being adapted to receive a coupling pin with enlarged shoulder elements at its ends in a manner such that said shoulder elements project laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges to positively captivate said pin against both axial and lateral separation from said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue, comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite edges of the base for straddling said coupling tongue; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the edges of said sidewalls, and slots opening endwise through said sidewall edges and flanges; and said slots being adapted to receive a coupling pin with enlarged shoulder elements at its ends in a manner such that said shoulder elements project laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges to positively captivate said pin against both axial and lateral separation from said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
A mount according to claim 1 wherein: said sidewall edges are upper edges of said sidewalls, said slots are vertical slots normal to said base which open upwardly through said upper edges and flanges, said bracket sidewalls have end edges extending between said base and said upper sidewall edges, and said flanges extend along said upper wall edges from said slots to said end edges and then downwardly along said end edges to said base to reinforce said sidewalls; and said sidewalls are devoid of flanges along their lower edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mount according to claim 2 wherein: said mounting bracket base has an end edge extending between corresponding end edges of said bracket sidewalls; and said mounting bracket includes an end wall rising from and integrally joined to said mounting base along said base end edge and extending between and integrally joined to corresponding end edges of said sidewalls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue, comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite side edges of the base for straddling said coupling tongue; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the edges of said sidewalls, and slots opening endwise through said sidewall edges and flanges; and a coupling pin positioned in said sidewall slots and having enlarged shoulder elements at its ends projecting laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges, whereby said coupling pin is captivated by said mounting bracket against both axial and lateral separation from said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue, comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite side edges of the base for straddling said coupling tongue; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the edges of said sidewalls, and slots opening endwise through said sidewall edges and flanges; and a coupling pin positioned in said sidewall slots and having enlarged shoulder elements at its ends projecting laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges, whereby said coupling pin is captivated by said mounting bracket against both axial and lateral separation from said bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A mount according to claim 4 wherein: said coupling pin is a bolt having a head forming one of said shoulder elements and a nut threaded on the bolt forming the other shoulder element; and the sidewall flange adjacent said coupling bolt nut engaging said nut to restrain the same against rotation when said bolt is rotated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A mOunt according to claim 1 wherein said sidewall flanges slope downwardly toward said mounting base in directions away from said slots and toward the end edges of said bracket sidewalls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite side edges of the base; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the upper edges of said sidewalls, and vertical slots generally normal to said base and opening upwardly through said sidewall edges and flanges; said article-coupling tongue fitting slidably between said bracket sidewalls; and a coupling pin extending through said bracket sidewall slots and said coupling tongue and having laterally enlarged shoulder elements at its ends which project laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges, whereby said coupling pin is captivated by said mounting bracket against both axial and upward lateral separation from said bracket and said article is positively attached to said mounting bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
A mount for an article, such as an instrument, having a depending coupling tongue comprising: a mounting bracket including a mounting base and a pair of spaced generally parallel sidewalls integrally joined to and rising from said base along two opposite side edges of the base; said sidewalls having outer surfaces flush with said base edges, respectively, outwardly directed flanges along the upper edges of said sidewalls, and vertical slots generally normal to said base and opening upwardly through said sidewall edges and flanges; said article-coupling tongue fitting slidably between said bracket sidewalls; and a coupling pin extending through said bracket sidewall slots and said coupling tongue and having laterally enlarged shoulder elements at its ends which project laterally beyond the edges of said slots and under said sidewall flanges, whereby said coupling pin is captivated by said mounting bracket against both axial and upward lateral separation from said bracket and said article is positively attached to said mounting bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A mount according to claim 7 wherein said coupling pin comprises a bolt having a head which forms one of said shoulder elements and mounting a nut which forms the other shoulder element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mount according to claim 7 wherein said sidewall flanges slope downwardly in directions away from said slots toward the end edges of said bracket sidewalls to permit pivotal adjustment of said article about said coupling pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
A mount according to claim 7 wherein: said mounting bracket includes an end wall integrally joined to and rising from one end of said mounting base and extending between and integrally joined to corresponding end edges of said bracket sidewalls; said coupling tongue has a slot opening away from said end wall and receiving said coupling pin; and the spacing between said end wall and coupling pin is such that said coupling tongue is captivated between said end wall and coupling pin.
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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |