US3612581A
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Canopy mount
Assignee: FLECO CORP
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Filing: 1969-11-18
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A mounting assembly including a canopy post having a hollow lower end portion for attachment to a tractor frame, an upright pedestal having an upper free end adapted to receive the lower end portion of the canopy post therearound and a lower end secured to the tractor frame. The upright pedestal has a horizontal passageway extending therethrough with cushioning means positioned within the passageway and having an elongated opening passing therethrough. A bolt extends through the lower end portion of the canopy post for connecting same to the pedestal with the bolt passing through the elongated opening within the cushioning means. The bolt is in contact with and supported by the cushioning means and maintains the lower end of the canopy post spacedly above the tractor frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward V Frankenberg
- 👤 Norman N Griffith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/13; B60R21/131; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0604; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45; Y10T403/454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A mounting assembly comprising a canopy post having a hollow lower end portion for attachment to a tractor frame, a generally upright pedestal, said pedestal having an upper free end adapted to receive therearound said lower end portion of said canopy post and a lower end secured to the frame, a generally horizontal passageway extending through said pedestal between said ends thereof, cushioning means positioned in said horizontal passageway and having an elongated opening passing therethrough, a bolt extending generally horizontally through and in supporting engagement with said lower end portion of said post for connecting same to said pedestal, said bolt passing through said elongated opening within said cushioning means and being in contact with and supported by said cushioning means and maintaining the lower end of said canopy post spacedly above the frame, means contacting and positioned between said pedestal and said lower end portion of said canopy post adjacent the ends of said horizontal passageway and across each end of said passageway for maintaining said cushioning means within said passageway, said canopy post having a free hollow interior extending upwardly therein axially from the lower end thereof a distance sufficiently beyond said upper free end of said pedestal to allow said cushioning means to absorb full axial thrust of said post upon said pedestal whereby the weight of said canopy is supported through the lateral forces of said bolt on said cushioning means within said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A mounting assembly comprising a canopy post having a hollow lower end portion for attachment to a tractor frame, a generally upright pedestal, said pedestal having an upper free end adapted to receive therearound said lower end portion of said canopy post and a lower end secured to the frame, a generally horizontal passageway extending through said pedestal between said ends thereof, cushioning means positioned in said horizontal passageway and having an elongated opening passing therethrough, a bolt extending generally horizontally through and in supporting engagement with said lower end portion of said post for connecting same to said pedestal, said bolt passing through said elongated opening within said cushioning means and being in contact with and supported by said cushioning means and maintaining the lower end of said canopy post spacedly above the frame, means contacting and positioned between said pedestal and said lower end portion of said canopy post adjacent the ends of said horizontal passageway and across each end of said passageway for maintaining said cushioning means within said passageway, said canopy post having a free hollow interior extending upwardly therein axially from the lower end thereof a distance sufficiently beyond said upper free end of said pedestal to allow said cushioning means to absorb full axial thrust of said post upon said pedestal whereby the weight of said canopy is supported through the lateral forces of said bolt on said cushioning means within said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining comprises a sleeve engagingly surrounding said upright pedestal and being nested between said pedestal and said hollow lower end portion of said canopy post, said sleeve having transverse aligned openings therein through which said bolt nestingly extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A mounting assembly comprising a canopy post having a hollow lower end portion for attachment to a tractor frame, a generally upright pedestal, said pedestal having an upper free end adapted to receive therearound said lower end portion of said canopy post and a lower end secured to the frame, a generally horizontal passageway extending through said pedestal between said ends thereof, a pair of cushioning members being vertically spaced apart in said horizontal passageway to define an elongated opening therebetween, a bolt extending through said lower end portion of said post for connecting same to said pedestal, said bolt passing through said opening between said cushioning members and being in contact and supported by the lower of said cushioning members and maintaining the lower end of said canopy post spacedly above the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A mounting assembly comprising a canopy post having a hollow lower end portion for attachment to a tractor frame, a generally upright pedestal, said pedestal having an upper free end adapted to receive therearound said lower end portion of said canopy post and a lower end secured to the frame, a generally horizontal passageway extending through said pedestal between said ends thereof, a pair of cushioning members being vertically spaced apart in said horizontal passageway to define an elongated opening therebetween, a bolt extending through said lower end portion of said post for connecting same to said pedestal, said bolt passing through said opening between said cushioning members and being in contact and supported by the lower of said cushioning members and maintaining the lower end of said canopy post spacedly above the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said pair of cushioning members are longitudinally movable within said horizontal passageway whereby said Pair of members may be readily replaced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said pedestal further includes a generally horizontally extending flange positioned adjacent its lower end, said flange providing a shoulder extending generally horizontally outward of said pedestal for contact by said lower end of said canopy post upon failure of said bolt whereby support of said lower end portion of said canopy post by said pedestal is maintained.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said lower member of said pair of cushioning members comprises a laminated reinforced rubber member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 3 further comprising means positioned between said pedestal and said lower end portion of said canopy post adjacent the ends of said horizontal passageway for maintaining said cushioning members within said passageway.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said means for maintaining comprises a sleeve engagingly surrounding said upright pedestal, said sleeve being nested between said pedestal and said hollow lower end portion of said canopy post.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 8 wherein said sleeve maintains said bolt substantially horizontally centered within said opening whereby said bolt is generally spaced from the sidewalls of said passageway.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 8 wherein said sleeve includes a pair of aligned openings each of which is respectively positioned on opposite sides thereof, said sleeve openings being in registry with said opening between said cushioning members and said bolt passing through said sleeve openings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mounting assembly as defined in claim 10 wherein said sleeve maintains said bolt substantially horizontally centered within said opening whereby said bolt is generally spaced from the sidewalls of said passageway.
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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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |