US3576266A
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Adjustable skidder arch
Assignee: Massey Ferguson Inc
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Filing: 1968-09-13
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1988-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A log skidder has an arch slideably mounted on an arcuate butt plate and includes means for fastening the arch to the butt plate in one of several selected positions to enable movement of the arch between raised and lowered operative positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan J Widley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/003; A01G23/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
In a log skidder having a frame, a winch mounted on the frame, and a logging arch, the improvement comprising: means mounting the arch on the frame for sliding movement between raised and lowered positions including an arcuate plate mounted on the frame and a mating plate mounted on the arch engaging the frame plate, and means for securing the arch to the frame in a selected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a log skidder having a frame, a winch mounted on the frame, and a logging arch, the improvement comprising: means mounting the arch on the frame for sliding movement between raised and lowered positions including an arcuate plate mounted on the frame and a mating plate mounted on the arch engaging the frame plate, and means for securing the arch to the frame in a selected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The log skidder of claim 1 wherein the winch includes a cable, and the arch includes means for attaching the cable to the arch, whereby the winch is operable to move the arch between positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The log skidder of claim 1, wherein: the mounting means include a plurality of apertures formed in the frame and arch plates, an arch aperture being aligned with a frame aperture in each arch position, fastening means insertable within the aligned apertures to secure the arch to the frame in various positions, and abutment means for locating the arch in each position to align the apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The log skidder of claim 3, wherein: the abutment means include one of the fastening means mounted in a plate aperture located adjacent an aperture corresponding to a selected arch position, and an abutment mounted on the arch, the said one fastening means abutting the arch abutment upon movement of the arch to the selected position, thereby aligning an arch aperture with a frame aperture to facilitate insertion of the fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The log skidder of claim 1, wherein: the mounting means include locating means for locating the arch in raised and lowered positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The log skidder of claim 5, wherein: the mounting means include means for guiding the sliding movement of the arch between raIsed and lowered positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The log skidder of claim 6, including rear fenders and wherein the guiding means include guide surfaces formed on the fenders, the arch plate sliding between said guide surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The log skidder of claim 5, wherein: the locating means include cooperating pairs of abutments mounted on the arch and on the frame for limiting movement of the arch to raised and lowered positions.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |