US3643320A
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Method of mounting an automobile engine
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1970-05-15
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-05-15
Abstract
Abstract At each of the forward sides of an automobile engine, a voided bushing assembly comprises an electric bushing radially spacing and bonded to an outer tubular housing member of oval cross section and a coaxial inner tubular support member. The outer member is tightly secured by a forced fit within a pair of closely conforming oval holes in a pair of axially spaced channel sides respectively of a one-piece channel-shaped engine bracket secured to the engine. A one-piece channel-shaped body bracket associated with each bushing assembly has a pair of bracket arms spaced axially to receive the bushing assembly therebetween. A pair of upwardly opening guide slots within the latter arms respectively receive the axially opposite ends of a bolt in supported relationship on their bases, the bolt being releasably confined coaxially by friction within the inner tubular member. Enlarged clamping members at opposite ends of the bolt axially outward of the slotted bracket arms and oversize with respect to the slots to prevent passage therethrough are adjustable axially with respect to each other by screw action to clamp the latter arms tightly against the bushing assembly therebetween. Flanges of the latter arms closely overlie the tightened clamping members to limit their movement from the slot bases, but without interfering with their adjustability. Prior to mounting the engine, the engine brackets with their bushing assemblies are secured to the engine. The bolts are inserted into the inner tubular members and the clamping members are arranged on the bolts so as to clear the flanges of the slotted bracket arms freely. The engine is then lowered into preassembled position by guiding the bushing assemblies between the slotted bracket arms and the bolts downwardly into the slots to their supported positions on the slot bases. The clamping members are then tightened to clamp the adjacent bracket arms against the bushing assemblies.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E Werner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/36; F16F1/38; B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1291; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49616; Y10T29/49622; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49904; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49948; Y10T29/49952
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
In the method of assembling an automobile engine on a body member, the steps of A. providing a bushing assembly comprising inner and outer tubular members of rigid load-sustaining material spaced radially by an intermediate elastic bushing bonded to said members, B. securing said outer tubular member in predetermined fixed relationship on said engine, C. providing screw threaded clamping means including 1. a bolt insertable through said inner tubular member and 2. enlarged clamping members adjustable with respect to each other on the opposite ends of said bolt, D. inserting said bolt through said inner tubular member with said opposite bolt ends extending axially beyond the latter member, E. providing a pair of bracket elements with each having a boltlocating slot therein undersize with respect to said clamping members to prevent passage of the latter and opening generally upwardly from a load-supporting base for receiving one of each of said opposite bolt ends in supported relationship on said base, F. securing said bracket elements in predetermined axially spaced relationship on said body member to receive said bushing assembly freely therebetween and with said slots opening upwardly to receive said opposite bolt ends, G. locating said engine at a partially assembled position with respect to said body member by lowering said engine and guiding said bushing assembly between said axially spaced bracket elements and also guiding said opposite bolt ends downwardly into said upwardly opening slots into supported relationship on the bases of said slots, and H. tightening said clamping members against said bracket elements to clamp the same tightly against said bushing assembly therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
In the method of assembling an automobile engine on a body member, the steps of A. providing a bushing assembly comprising inner and outer tubular members of rigid load-sustaining material spaced radially by an intermediate elastic bushing bonded to said members, B. securing said outer tubular member in predetermined fixed relationship on said engine, C. providing screw threaded clamping means including 1. a bolt insertable through said inner tubular member and 2. enlarged clamping members adjustable with respect to each other on the opposite ends of said bolt, D. inserting said bolt through said inner tubular member with said opposite bolt ends extending axially beyond the latter member, E. providing a pair of bracket elements with each having a boltlocating slot therein undersize with respect to said clamping members to prevent passage of the latter and opening generally upwardly from a load-supporting base for receiving one of each of said opposite bolt ends in supported relationship on said base, F. securing said bracket elements in predetermined axially spaced relationship on said body member to receive said bushing assembly freely therebetween and with said slots opening upwardly to receive said opposite bolt ends, G. locating said engine at a partially assembled position with respect to said body member by lowering said engine and guiding said bushing assembly between said axially spaced bracket elements and also guiding said opposite bolt ends downwardly into said upwardly opening slots into supported relationship on the bases of said slots, and H. tightening said clamping members against said bracket elements to clamp the same tightly against said bushing assembly therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
192 words
enlarged clamping members adjustable with respect to each other on the opposite ends of said bolt, D. inserting said bolt through said inner tubular member with said opposite bolt ends extending axially beyond the latter member, E. providing a pair of bracket elements with each having a bolt-locating slot therein undersize with respect to said clamping members to prevent passage of the latter and opening generally upwardly from a load-supporting base for receiving one of each of said opposite bolt ends in supported relationship on said base, F. securing said bracket elements in predetermined axially spaced relationship on said body member to receive said bushing assembly freely therebetween and with said slots opening upwardly to receive said opposite bolt ends, G. locating said engine at a partially assembled position with respect to said body member by lowering said engine and guiding said bushing assembly between said axially spaced bracket elements and also guiding said opposite bolt ends downwardly into said upwardly opening slots into supported relationship on the bases of said slots, and H. tightening said clamping members against said bracket elements to clamp the same tightly against said bushing assembly therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
192 words
enlarged clamping members adjustable with respect to each other on the opposite ends of said bolt, D. inserting said bolt through said inner tubular member with said opposite bolt ends extending axially beyond the latter member, E. providing a pair of bracket elements with each having a bolt-locating slot therein undersize with respect to said clamping members to prevent passage of the latter and opening generally upwardly from a load-supporting base for receiving one of each of said opposite bolt ends in supported relationship on said base, F. securing said bracket elements in predetermined axially spaced relationship on said body member to receive said bushing assembly freely therebetween and with said slots opening upwardly to receive said opposite bolt ends, G. locating said engine at a partially assembled position with respect to said body member by lowering said engine and guiding said bushing assembly between said axially spaced bracket elements and also guiding said opposite bolt ends downwardly into said upwardly opening slots into supported relationship on the bases of said slots, and H. tightening said clamping members against said bracket elements to clamp the same tightly against said bushing assembly therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the method according to claim 1, releasably securing said bolt within said inner tubular member by friction means prior to guiding said bolt ends into said upwardly opening slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
In the method according to claim 1, providing said bracket elements with axially outwardly directed flanges adjacent the upper openings of said slots and overlying said enlarged clamping members when the latter are clamped tightly against said bracket elements, and prior to locating said engine at said partially assembled position, arranging said bolt within said inner tubular member with said enlarged clamping members spaced axially on said bolt to clear said flanges outwardly thereof when said bolt ends are guided downwardly into said slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the method according to claim 3, releasably securing said bolt within said inner tubular member by friction means prior to guiding said bolt ends into said upwardly opening slots.
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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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |