US3583203A
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Vehicle frame and body-straightening tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle surrounding horizontal base frame is flatly supported by a floor surface. A pulling tool comprising a horizontal support member and an upstanding pivoting lever is pivotally and movably connected with the base and projects toward a vehicle to be straightened. A pressure-operated cylinder is connected with the support member and the lever intermediate its ends to accomplish the pulling action. A holding tool is connected to a portion of the vehicle to be straightened by a flexible member and engages the base opposite the pulling tool which forms an anchor for the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville R Williams
- 👤 Floyd D Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:09
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for straightening damaged vehicles, comprising: a base rail of polygonal form adapted to surround a vehicle and flatly contact a horizontal supporting surface, said base rail having a horizontal outwardly projecting flange; pulling tool means for connection with a vehicle, said pulling tool means having a horizontally disposed U-shaped socket engageable with the flange of said base rail; and swivel means interposed between and connecting the U-shaped socket of said pulling tool with said base rail flange.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for straightening damaged vehicles, comprising: a base rail of polygonal form adapted to surround a vehicle and flatly contact a horizontal supporting surface, said base rail having a horizontal outwardly projecting flange; pulling tool means for connection with a vehicle, said pulling tool means having a horizontally disposed U-shaped socket engageable with the flange of said base rail; and swivel means interposed between and connecting the U-shaped socket of said pulling tool with said base rail flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
Structure as specified in claim 1 in which said pulling tool further includes, a generally horizontally disposed support member connected with and extending laterally of the U-shaped socket and extending transversely across one side of said base frame; a generally upright lever pivotally connected at its depending end with said support member above the U-shaped socket; and a pressure cylinder pivotally connected between said support member and the lower end portion of said lever below its mid point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Structure as specified in claim 1 in which said swivel means comprises, a pair of substantially J-shaped plates pivotally joined together by the leg portion of their respective J-shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Structure as specified in claim 2 in which said swivel means comprises, a pair of substantially J-shaped plates pivotally joined together by the leg portion of their respective J-shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Structure as specified in claim 4 in which said base rail comprises, a beam, said beam having a depending flange parallel with respect to said horizontal flange; and retractable rollers connected with said beam for mobile movement of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an apparatus for straightening damaged vehicles in combination with a base rail adapted to surround a vehicle and be supported by a horizontal surface, said base rail having an outstanding horizontal flange spaced above the horizontal surface and a pulling tool having a U-shaped socket adapted to be engaged with the flange of said rail and project toward a rail surrounded vehicle for connection therewith, the improvement comprising; a swivel means connecting said pulling tool with said rail said swivel means comprising, a pair of superposed plates pivotally connected for horizontal rotative movement with respect to each other about a vertical axis, and means on each said plate for cooperative engagement with the U-shaped socket of said pulling tool and said rail flange, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an apparatus for straightening damaged vehicles in combination with a base rail adapted to surround a vehicle and be supported by a horizontal surface, said base rail having an outstanding horizontal flange spaced above the horizontal surface and a pulling tool having a U-shaped socket adapted to be engaged with the flange of said rail and project toward a rail surrounded vehicle for connection therewith, the improvement comprising; a swivel means connecting said pulling tool with said rail said swivel means comprising, a pair of superposed plates pivotally connected for horizontal rotative movement with respect to each other about a vertical axis, and means on each said plate for cooperative engagement with the U-shaped socket of said pulling tool and said rail flange, respectively.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
Structure as specified in claim 6 in which the last-mentioned means comprises, a J-shaped hook formed on one side edge portion of each said plate, said J-shaped hooks opening in opposing directions.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |