US3582104A
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Pivotal axle mounting for an aircraft transfer vehicle
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1969-09-02
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-09-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved mechanical support arrangement is provided for a vehicle having a pod for transporting passengers. The pod is supported on front and rear vertical posts mounted on the ends of a main elongated horizontal support member. The shaft member rests on the front axle of the vehicle transverse thereto with the ends of the shaft extending in opposite directions therefrom. Means are secured to the ends of the shaft to support the support member away from the axle. A pair of diagonal strut members connect from the ends of the axle to the rearwardly extending end of the shaft. A pair of hydraulic units connect the ends of the axle diagonally upwardly to the vertical post.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S Eggert Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G9/00; B60G9/02; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/30; B64F1/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In combination with a vehicle for transporting passengers having a pod supported on a vertical post resting on the front axle of the vehicle, a main supporting elongated member connected to said vertical post for supporting said vertical post with said pod thereon, means disposed between said axle and said main support member, said means comprising a shaft member extending parallel with said elongated member, said shaft member resting on said axle transverse thereto with the ends of said shaft extending in opposite directions from said axle, end members to receive the ends of said shaft and secured to said main support member to support said main support member away from said axle, and a pair of diagonal strut members connected from points adjacent the ends of said axle to said shaft member toward the rearwardly extending end of said shaft member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In combination with a vehicle for transporting passengers having a pod supported on a vertical post resting on the front axle of the vehicle, a main supporting elongated member connected to said vertical post for supporting said vertical post with said pod thereon, means disposed between said axle and said main support member, said means comprising a shaft member extending parallel with said elongated member, said shaft member resting on said axle transverse thereto with the ends of said shaft extending in opposite directions from said axle, end members to receive the ends of said shaft and secured to said main support member to support said main support member away from said axle, and a pair of diagonal strut members connected from points adjacent the ends of said axle to said shaft member toward the rearwardly extending end of said shaft member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein a pair of hydraulic members are connected from points adjacent the ends of said axle upwardly to said vertical post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein bearing elements are disposed around the end of said shaft member between said shaft member and said end members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said shaft member comprises a hollow main portion of a fixed diameter dimensioned to receive end pieces of smaller diameter with said end pieces, having said bearing elements thereon. 5 The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein an additional pair of bearing elements are disposed to between the ends of the hollow main portion of said shaft and said end members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5 wherein said axle includes an arcuate cutaway recess to receive said shaft member therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 6 wherein reinforcement means are provided for said axle at the area adjacent said cutaway recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as set forth in claim 7 wherein said reinforcement means include support elements on either side of said axle with a plurality of connecting pins connecting said support elements.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |