US3580599A
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Jack and tiedown system for a vehicle mounted camper
Assignee: Dodgen Ind Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-02
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A jack and tiedown system for a vehicle mounted camper including a first pair of jacks secured to the lower front corners of the camper and a second pair of jacks secured to the rearward end of the camper. The front jacks are adapted to be lowered into ground engagement at times to support the front end of the camper while the rear jacks are adapted to be lowered to the ground to support the rearward end of the camper at times. The vehicle has a pair of brackets secured to its frame which extends outwardly therefrom at opposite sides thereof and which are adapted to have the lower ends of the first pair of jacks connected thereto to tiedown the camper to the vehicle when the jacks are not being used to support the camper. The rear jacks are pivotally connected to the camper and are positioned rearwardly of the camper mud flaps to prevent the flaps from flapping in the wind when the second pair of jacks are not being used to support the rearward ends of the camper.
Inventors
- 👤 John N Dodgen
- 👤 Kenneth R Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
In combination, a truck including a frame means having rearward and forward ends, a bed means operatively secured to said frame means and having opposite sides a camper means mounted on said bed means and including rearward and forward ends and opposite sides, a first jack means having upper and lower ends and being length adjustable from first to second positions, the upper end of said first jack means being secured to said camper means at one side thereof adjacent the forward end thereof, a first bracket means secured to said frame means and extending outwardly therefrom, means on the lower end of said first jack means adapted to engage said first bracket means when said first jack means is in its first position to prevent the forward end of said camper means from moving with respect to said bed means, a second jack means having upper and lower ends and being length adjustable from first to second positions, the upper end of said second jack means being secured to said camper means at the other side thereof adjacent the forward end thereof. a second bracket means secured to said frame means and extending outwardly therefrom, means on the lower end of said second jack means adapted to engage said second bracket means when said second jack means is in its first position to prevent the forward end of said camper means from moving with respect to said bed means, the lower ends of said first and second jack means adaPted to engage the ground to support said camper means when said first and second jack means are moved to their said second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
In combination, a truck including a frame means having rearward and forward ends, a bed means operatively secured to said frame means and having opposite sides a camper means mounted on said bed means and including rearward and forward ends and opposite sides, a first jack means having upper and lower ends and being length adjustable from first to second positions, the upper end of said first jack means being secured to said camper means at one side thereof adjacent the forward end thereof, a first bracket means secured to said frame means and extending outwardly therefrom, means on the lower end of said first jack means adapted to engage said first bracket means when said first jack means is in its first position to prevent the forward end of said camper means from moving with respect to said bed means, a second jack means having upper and lower ends and being length adjustable from first to second positions, the upper end of said second jack means being secured to said camper means at the other side thereof adjacent the forward end thereof. a second bracket means secured to said frame means and extending outwardly therefrom, means on the lower end of said second jack means adapted to engage said second bracket means when said second jack means is in its first position to prevent the forward end of said camper means from moving with respect to said bed means, the lower ends of said first and second jack means adaPted to engage the ground to support said camper means when said first and second jack means are moved to their said second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first and second bracket means are each comprised of an arm member secured to said frame means and extending outwardly therefrom, the lower end of the said jack means adapted to engage said arm member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said first and second jack means each have a shoe secured to the lower end thereof extending inwardly towards the outer end of said arm member, said shoe having an opening formed therein adjacent its inner end, said arm members each having a pin means secured thereto extending downwardly therefrom adapted to be received by the said opening in said shoe of the respective jack means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein each of said arm members of said brackets have a post means secured thereto extending upwardly therefrom which engages the underside of said bed means to limit the upper movement of the arm member with respect to said frame means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said post means is length adjustable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said frame means includes a first and second longitudinally extending frame members, said arm members of said first and second bracket means being longitudinally adjustably secured to said first and second frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second jack means includes a first hollow tube secured to said camper means, a second tube slidably received in said first tube, said second tube having upper and lower pairs of bolt openings extending therethrough, said first tube having a first pair of bolt openings formed therein, said second tube being selectively vertically positioned in said first tube by a bolt means extending through said first pair of bolt openings in said first tube and through one of the pairs of bolt openings in said second tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said camper means includes a rearwardly extending step means at the rearward end thereof, third and fourth jack means secured to said step means and being movable from first to second positions said third and fourth jack means adapted to engage the ground to support said camper when moved to their said first positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said camper means includes an auxiliary wheel means positioned forwardly of said step means and a flexible flap means extending downwardly behind said wheel means, said third and fourth jack means having one end thereof positioned behind said flap means when moved to their second positions to prevent said flap means from moving rearwardly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said first, second, third, and fourth jack means are movable to their ground engaging positions while said camper means is on said vehicle to level said camper means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3415490A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |