US3598186A
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Adjustable blade means
Assignee: HCC Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-17
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-03-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a blade means readily attachable to a tractor and having a blade structure interconnected to an angle adjustment means and a tilt adjustment means to rotate the blade means about horizontal and vertical axes to achieve the desired angular relationship. More particularly, this invention is a blade means readily raised in a common horizontal plane and actuated by hydraulic means for rotation of a blade member about vertical and horizontal axes.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Coontz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B31/00; A01B63/00; A01B63/02; A01B63/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A blade means adapted to be connected to a tractor structure for earth-moving purposes, comprising: a. a support means having one end connectable to the tractor structure; b. a blade assembly connected at the opposite end of said support means, said blade assembly including a support post secured by a connector assembly to a blade member, c. tilt adjustment means operably connected through a first piston and cylinder assembly which is connected to said blade member and said connector assembly to pivot said blade member about a horizontal axis to achieve a desired tilted position, d. said blade assembly including said support post rotatably mounted in a sleeve member of said support means, and the lower end of said support post secured through said connector assembly to said blade member, e. angle adjustment means connected to said support post to rotate same and said blade member about a vertical axis, f. said tilt adjustment means including a support shaft rotatably mounted in said connector asseMbly having one end secured to said blade member, and an opposite end secured to a vertical securing plate, an actuator member connected to said support shaft, and said first piston and cylinder assembly connected to said actuator member and a stationary end secured to said connector assembly operable to rotate said support shaft and said blade member about a horizontal axis, and g. said tilt adjustment means having opposed anchor brackets secured to said connector assembly and a pair of lock pin members to anchor said vertical securing plate to said anchor brackets at a desired rotational position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A blade means adapted to be connected to a tractor structure for earth-moving purposes, comprising: a. a support means having one end connectable to the tractor structure; b. a blade assembly connected at the opposite end of said support means, said blade assembly including a support post secured by a connector assembly to a blade member, c. tilt adjustment means operably connected through a first piston and cylinder assembly which is connected to said blade member and said connector assembly to pivot said blade member about a horizontal axis to achieve a desired tilted position, d. said blade assembly including said support post rotatably mounted in a sleeve member of said support means, and the lower end of said support post secured through said connector assembly to said blade member, e. angle adjustment means connected to said support post to rotate same and said blade member about a vertical axis, f. said tilt adjustment means including a support shaft rotatably mounted in said connector asseMbly having one end secured to said blade member, and an opposite end secured to a vertical securing plate, an actuator member connected to said support shaft, and said first piston and cylinder assembly connected to said actuator member and a stationary end secured to said connector assembly operable to rotate said support shaft and said blade member about a horizontal axis, and g. said tilt adjustment means having opposed anchor brackets secured to said connector assembly and a pair of lock pin members to anchor said vertical securing plate to said anchor brackets at a desired rotational position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A blade means as described in claim 1 wherein: a. said angle adjustment means having an actuator arm secured to the upper end of said support post and a second piston and cylinder assembly connected to said support means and said actuator arm, and b. said angle adjustment means including a horizontal securing plate secured to said support post to rotate therewith having a plurality of spaced openings therein and opposed anchor brackets secured to said support means to receive lock pins through same and said horizontal securing plate to anchor said blade member in a given adjusted position about a vertical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A blade means as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said actuator member is extended outwardly of said support shaft and having said first piston and cylinder assembly connected to an outer end of said actuator member for ease of pivotal movement, and b. said angle adjustment means having an actuator arm secured to said support post and an outer end secured to a second piston and cylinder assembly for ease of pivotal movement about a vertical axis.
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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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |