US3572813A
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Device for engaging a front cover with snow vehicle body
Assignee: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-03-25
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A front bonnet having a rear open end is removably engaged with the rear part of each front side frame of a vehicle body by coupling members so that the bonnet is reinforced in rigidity so as to assure a good connection with the vehicle body.
Inventors
- 👤 Norio Takada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:20
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for engaging a front cover, which is in the form of a bonnet having a rear open end, with a snow vehicle, the front cover being hingedly connected to the front end part of the vehicle body, and being removably engaged with the frame of the vehicle by a latching means, comprising: a pair of first engaging members, each attached to the rear portion of a side of the front cover, each of the first engaging members having a downwardly extending engaging portion; and a pair of second engaging members, each attached to a side of the vehicle body, each of the second engaging members including a vertically movable member for receiving and engaging the engaging portion of one of the first engaging members; a stationary member for supporting said movable member with respect to the vehicle body, said stationary member being attached to the vehicle body; and a spring member being attached to the vehicle body; and a spring member attached to said stationary member and urging the movable member upwardly, the first engaging members being removably engaged with the respective second engaging members upon the closing of the front cover.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for engaging a front cover, which is in the form of a bonnet having a rear open end, with a snow vehicle, the front cover being hingedly connected to the front end part of the vehicle body, and being removably engaged with the frame of the vehicle by a latching means, comprising: a pair of first engaging members, each attached to the rear portion of a side of the front cover, each of the first engaging members having a downwardly extending engaging portion; and a pair of second engaging members, each attached to a side of the vehicle body, each of the second engaging members including a vertically movable member for receiving and engaging the engaging portion of one of the first engaging members; a stationary member for supporting said movable member with respect to the vehicle body, said stationary member being attached to the vehicle body; and a spring member being attached to the vehicle body; and a spring member attached to said stationary member and urging the movable member upwardly, the first engaging members being removably engaged with the respective second engaging members upon the closing of the front cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein: said engaging portion of each of said first engaging members is in the form of a blade; and each of the movable members of said second engaging members includes a generally V-shaped depressed portion for receiving and engaging a blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said vertically movable member is movable within a preset range relative to said stationary member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said movable member is moved downwardly upon engagement with the engaging portion of said first engaging means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second engaging members are disposed relative to said vehicle and cover so that they engage with each other at the upper portion of the rear open end of said front cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said engaging members is comprised of a synthetic resin having full ice-repellence.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said second engaging memberS are comprised of a synthetic resin having full ice-repellence.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |