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US3670835A
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Hinged closure for vehicle bottom guard structure
Assignee: Fiat Allis Europe SpA
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Filing: 1970-08-31
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A hinged closure for a bottom guard structure of an off-highway vehicle is secured by releasable means independent of the hinge in such a manner that the hinge pin is not subjected to load when the closure encounters an obstruction during vehicle operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy C Ross
- 👤 Robert L Crum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/084; B62D55/0845; E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/76; E02F3/80; E05; E05F; E05F7/00; E05F7/06; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In an off-highway vehicle having a main frame and a bottom guard structure secured to and disposed beneath the main frame, the combination comprising: walls in said bottom guard structure defining a bottom opening therein through which a serviceman has access to the space above the bottom guard structure, a closure for said opening, a releasable fastening means rigidly securing said closure to said bottom guard structure and a hinge for said closure having parts secured to said closure and bottom guard structure, respectively, said hinge parts being disposed above said bottom guard structure and said closure, and means effecting a lost motion connection between said parts whereby force is not transmitted between said parts when said closure is secured by said releasable fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In an off-highway vehicle having a main frame and a bottom guard structure secured to and disposed beneath the main frame, the combination comprising: walls in said bottom guard structure defining a bottom opening therein through which a serviceman has access to the space above the bottom guard structure, a closure for said opening, a releasable fastening means rigidly securing said closure to said bottom guard structure and a hinge for said closure having parts secured to said closure and bottom guard structure, respectively, said hinge parts being disposed above said bottom guard structure and said closure, and means effecting a lost motion connection between said parts whereby force is not transmitted between said parts when said closure is secured by said releasable fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said means effecting a lost motion connection between said parts include a vertically extending slot in one of said parts and a horizontally disposed pin in the other oF said parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said closure includes reinforcing means rigidly secured to its upper side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said closure slopes upwardly from rear to front.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said closure includes bottom and upwardly and laterally outwardly diverging sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said means effecting a lost motion connection between said parts include a vertically extending slot in one of said parts and a horizontally disposed pin in the other of said parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein the axis of said pin is longitudinally disposed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said pin is releasably secured to said other part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said closure is reinforced by brace members rigidly secured to said bottom and upwardly and laterally diverging sides.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |