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US3589466A
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Automobile safety construction for head-on collision
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-09
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-12-09
Abstract
Abstract An automobile having a passenger compartment mounted on the chassis to rotate about a horizontal axis which extends transversely of the automobile, the center of gravity of the compartment being below the axis so that, in a head-on collision, the inertia of the compartment tends to rotate the passengers forwardly and upwardly about the aforesaid axis, and means for mounting the engine so that, when torn loose, it is directed downwardly and rearwardly under the passenger compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Dudley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/42; B60N2/4207; B60N2/4214; B60N2/4221; B60N2/427; B60N2/42727; B60N2/42736; B62; B62D; B62D39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An automobile comprising a chassis, a passenger compartment and means to mount the compartment on the chassis to rotate about a horizontal axis which extends transversely of the automobile, the center of gravity of the compartment being disposed below said axis so that, in a head-on collision, the inertia of the compartment tends to rotate the passengers forwardly and upwardly about said axis and the center of gravity being adjacent said axis to minimize the rotational force, wherein said axis is fixed and the periphery of said compartment comprises A cylindrical portion approximately concentric with the axis, and means to support the compartment, said means being located along a path concentric with said cylindrical portion and wholly supporting the compartment in all positions of the compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An automobile comprising a chassis, a passenger compartment and means to mount the compartment on the chassis to rotate about a horizontal axis which extends transversely of the automobile, the center of gravity of the compartment being disposed below said axis so that, in a head-on collision, the inertia of the compartment tends to rotate the passengers forwardly and upwardly about said axis and the center of gravity being adjacent said axis to minimize the rotational force, wherein said axis is fixed and the periphery of said compartment comprises A cylindrical portion approximately concentric with the axis, and means to support the compartment, said means being located along a path concentric with said cylindrical portion and wholly supporting the compartment in all positions of the compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automobile according to claim 1 wherein the chassis comprises supporting means for said pivots which extend forwardly to serve as a bumper at approximately the level of said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An automobile according to claim 2 wherein said bumper is above the level of the top of the engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An automobile according to claim 2 wherein said bumper does not extend forwardly as far as the chassis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
An automobile comprising a chassis, a passenger compartment, means to mount the compartment on the chassis to rotate about a horizontal axis which extends transversely of the automobile, the center of gravity of the compartment being disposed below said axis so that, in a head-on collision, the inertia of the compartment tends to rotate the passengers forwardly and upwardly about said axis, an engine in front of the passenger compartment, and means for mounting the engine on the chassis including means for guiding the engine downwardly and rearwardly under said compartment in a head-on collision which loosens the engine from the chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
An automobile comprising a chassis, a passenger compartment, means to mount the compartment on the chassis to rotate about a horizontal axis which extends transversely of the automobile, the center of gravity of the compartment being disposed below said axis so that, in a head-on collision, the inertia of the compartment tends to rotate the passengers forwardly and upwardly about said axis, an engine in front of the passenger compartment, and means for mounting the engine on the chassis including means for guiding the engine downwardly and rearwardly under said compartment in a head-on collision which loosens the engine from the chassis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automobile according to claim 5 further characterized by a bumper which is above the level of the engine and which does not extend forwardly as far as the chassis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
An automobile comprising a chassis including two longitudinal side members, a passenger compartment, an engine in front of the passenger compartment, attaching means for detachably mounting the engine on said side members, track means on said side members and track engaging means on said engine for guiding the engine downwardly and rearwardly under said compartment in a head-on collision which loosens the engine from the chassis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
An automobile comprising a chassis including two longitudinal side members, a passenger compartment, an engine in front of the passenger compartment, attaching means for detachably mounting the engine on said side members, track means on said side members and track engaging means on said engine for guiding the engine downwardly and rearwardly under said compartment in a head-on collision which loosens the engine from the chassis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automobile according to claim 7 further characterized by a bumper which is above the level of the engine and which does not extend forwardly as far as the chassis.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |