US3597115A
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Hydraulic pump mounting assembly
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-19
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A mounting and drive assembly for supporting a plurality of hydraulic pumps in a single location and including gearing through which the pumps may be operated by suitable motor means.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Jass
- 👤 Frank A Grooss
- 👤 Emil B Lee Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:14
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04C; F04C15/00; F04C15/0057; F04C15/0061; F04C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A hydraulic pump mounting and drive assembly for use in a vehicle including a body, a vehicle engine and flywheel means associated for rotation with the engine, comprising a housing an input gear rotatably supported upon the housing, at least one driven gear notably supported upon the housing in meshing relation with the input gear, a plurality of hydraulic pumps and means arranged upon the housing for supporting each of the pumps in coupled relation with the gears supported upon the housing, a floating gear associated for rotation with the flywheel and providing a self-aligning connection for coupling the engine and flywheel means with a driven portion of the vehicle, the pump mounting and drive assembly being located in a remote location relative to the engine, the vehicle body generally enclosing the mounting and drive assembly and having removable grating means to provide access thereto and to assist in cooling the pumps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A hydraulic pump mounting and drive assembly for use in a vehicle including a body, a vehicle engine and flywheel means associated for rotation with the engine, comprising a housing an input gear rotatably supported upon the housing, at least one driven gear notably supported upon the housing in meshing relation with the input gear, a plurality of hydraulic pumps and means arranged upon the housing for supporting each of the pumps in coupled relation with the gears supported upon the housing, a floating gear associated for rotation with the flywheel and providing a self-aligning connection for coupling the engine and flywheel means with a driven portion of the vehicle, the pump mounting and drive assembly being located in a remote location relative to the engine, the vehicle body generally enclosing the mounting and drive assembly and having removable grating means to provide access thereto and to assist in cooling the pumps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The pump mounting and drive assembly of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of driven gears meshing with the input gear, the hydraulic pumps being respectively coupled with the driven gears and with the input gear opposite its coupling with the power takeoff assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pump mounting and drive assembly of claim 2 wherein a pump is respectively coupled with each axial end of each driven gear.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |