US3635133A
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Mounting for compactors
Assignee: Racine Federated Industries Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A device for mounting a material compactor on a vehicle including means for securing the mounting device to the vehicle, a baseplate including an adjustable connection to the vehicle securing means, a pair of linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate to allow conformation of the compactor to ground level, upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms having one end pivotally joined to the linkage arms and the other end pivotally connected to the material compactor to allow vertical compactor to allow vertical compactor movement without substantially transmitting reaction to the retaining vehicle, means for adjusting the compactor angle, shock-absorbing means on the baseplate to cushion blows of the connecting arms, and means to lock the connecting arms in an elevated position for vehicle movement with the compactor suspended above ground level.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris Stougaard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:22
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/02; E02D3/046; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/76; E02F3/80; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S37/00; Y10S37/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of upstanding linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate and upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms each having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end pivotally connected to a compactor whereby, with the compactor, a parallelogram linkage is provided to allow conformation of the compactor to ground level by vertical movement thereof; means connected between the baseplate and the parallelogram linkage for adjusting the angle between the compactor and the baseplate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of upstanding linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate and upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms each having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end pivotally connected to a compactor whereby, with the compactor, a parallelogram linkage is provided to allow conformation of the compactor to ground level by vertical movement thereof; means connected between the baseplate and the parallelogram linkage for adjusting the angle between the compactor and the baseplate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A mounting device according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said baseplate to a vehicle includes vertically spaced elements adapted to engage the upper and lower edges of a dozer blade, and means for adjusting the spacing between said elements so that a compactor may be mounted on vehicles having blades of differing heights.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mounting device according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said baseplate to a vehicle includes means for selectively adjusting the height of the baseplate with respect to the vehicle on which the same may be mounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate to allow conformation of the compactor to ground level; upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end pivotally connected to the compactor to allow vertical compactor movement without substantially transmitting reaction to the retaining vehicle; and means on said mounting device for adjusting the angle between the compactor and the base plate and including an adapter plate mounted on the baseplate; a retaining block pivotally joined to the linkage arms intermediate the ends thereof; and an adapter rod extending from said retaining block and adjustably connected to the adapter plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate to allow conformation of the compactor to ground level; upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end pivotally connected to the compactor to allow vertical compactor movement without substantially transmitting reaction to the retaining vehicle; and means on said mounting device for adjusting the angle between the compactor and the base plate and including an adapter plate mounted on the baseplate; a retaining block pivotally joined to the linkage arms intermediate the ends thereof; and an adapter rod extending from said retaining block and adjustably connected to the adapter plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 4 in which the retaining block includes a cushion mechanism to absorb shock of the linkage arms and allow linkage arm movement to conform to ground level.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 4 including means to lock the connecting arms in an ascending configuration relative to said baseplate for vehicle movement with the compactor in an elevated position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of parallel linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate on an axis adjacent said securing means to allow the compactor to conform to ground level; upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end including compactor mounting means comprising pivots, to allow vertical compactor movement without substantially transmitting reaction to the retaining vehicle; means on said mounting device for adjusting the angle between the linkage arms and the baseplate; and shock-absorbing means operatively interposed between the compactor mounting means and said securing means to preclude transmission of shock to the vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mounting device for adapting a material compactor to a retaining vehicle comprising, in combination: a baseplate; means for securing the baseplate to the vehicle; a pair of parallel linkage arms pivotally mounted to the baseplate on an axis adjacent said securing means to allow the compactor to conform to ground level; upper and lower spaced pairs of connecting arms having one end pivotally joined to said linkage arms and the other end including compactor mounting means comprising pivots, to allow vertical compactor movement without substantially transmitting reaction to the retaining vehicle; means on said mounting device for adjusting the angle between the linkage arms and the baseplate; and shock-absorbing means operatively interposed between the compactor mounting means and said securing means to preclude transmission of shock to the vehicle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination of claim 7 in which the securing means includes adjustable means for grasping a dozer blade comprising: a pair of holding rods; a pair of first clamp elements secured to the holding rods for grasping the bottom edge of a dozer blade; and a second pair of clamp elements, adapted to grasp the top edge of a dozer blade, adjustably connected to the holding rods to allow adjustment for different dozer blade heights.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 8 in which the securing means includes an adjustable baseplate connection, comprising: a pair of cylindrical bores adapted to movably engage the holding rods; and means to adjustably lock the baseplate connection to the holding rods for vertical adjustment of the material compactor relative to the ground.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 8 in which the adjustable baseplate connection includes: a pivotal joint to allow movement of the baseplate; and a stop to confine baseplate movement and hold the material compactor in a tamping position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |