US3660623A
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Distributor sensor adaptor
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-17
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1991-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for connecting a sensor used in a contactless ignition system in the distributor of a vehicle including an adaptor plate with breakaway portions for fitting the plate to different types of internal combustion engine distributor housings. The timing sensor is connected to the adaptor plate in a spaced relation to the distributor cam. The adaptor plate in turn is connected to an advance plate within the distributor housing utilizing connecting means originally used to connect the breaker points to the advance plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis A Bevacqua
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:54
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P7/00; F02P7/06; F02P7/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
Adaptor apparatus for converting any selected one of a plurality of different motor vehicle distributors having timing cam means and an advance plate from breaker point operation to timing sensor operation for electronic ignition, said adaptor comprising, an adaptor plate; a timing sensor; means for indexing said timing sensor to said adaptor plate; first connecting means for connecting said sensor to said adaptor plate; and second connecting means for connecting said adaptor plate to the advance plate thereby positioning said timing sensor in a spaced relation to the timing cam means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
Adaptor apparatus for converting any selected one of a plurality of different motor vehicle distributors having timing cam means and an advance plate from breaker point operation to timing sensor operation for electronic ignition, said adaptor comprising, an adaptor plate; a timing sensor; means for indexing said timing sensor to said adaptor plate; first connecting means for connecting said sensor to said adaptor plate; and second connecting means for connecting said adaptor plate to the advance plate thereby positioning said timing sensor in a spaced relation to the timing cam means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The adaptor apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second connecting means comprises means originally used for connecting the breaker points of said distributor to said advance plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adaptor apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said adaptor plate includes breakaway means for adapting said plate to fit a specific distributor housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adaptor apparatus according to claim 1 including said adaptor plate having a plurality of indexing means, and further including means for selecting a predetermined indexing means to use for indexing said timing sensor to said adaptor plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The adaptor apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said predetermined indexing means positions said adaptor plate with respect to the advance plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |