US3674104A
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Cushioned support means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A cushioned support means for use with snowmobiles is provided which comprises two laterally aligned sleeves formed through the bottom of the snowmobile which have support shafts extending therethrough. A shock absorber is affixed to the upper end of each of the support shafts and a means for attaching skis is affixed to the lower end of each of the support shafts. Coil springs encircle each of the support shafts and urge the shafts downwardly. The support shafts are preferably rotatable about their longitudinal axes and movable upwardly and downwardly along these axes and are utilized as a portion of the steering apparatus for the snowmobile.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank T Gostomski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a snowmobile having a front end and a rear end and having a drivable, endless track for motive power and means for driving the track, a cushioned support means comprising: two sleeves formed downwardly through the bottom of the snowmobile proximate one end thereof, said sleeves being laterally aligned; two support shafts, each of said shafts having an upper end and a lower end and extending through one of said sleeves; frame means for the snowmobile disposed in the interior of the snowmobile above said support shafts; two hydraulic shock absorbers, each of said shock absorbers having an upper end and a lower end and being affixed at said upper end to said frame means and affixed at said lower end to said upper end of one of said support shafts; two coil springs, each of said springs having twO ends and encircling a portion of one of said support shafts; said springs urging said support shafts downwardly; and means affixed to said lower ends of said support shafts for attaching skis thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a snowmobile having a front end and a rear end and having a drivable, endless track for motive power and means for driving the track, a cushioned support means comprising: two sleeves formed downwardly through the bottom of the snowmobile proximate one end thereof, said sleeves being laterally aligned; two support shafts, each of said shafts having an upper end and a lower end and extending through one of said sleeves; frame means for the snowmobile disposed in the interior of the snowmobile above said support shafts; two hydraulic shock absorbers, each of said shock absorbers having an upper end and a lower end and being affixed at said upper end to said frame means and affixed at said lower end to said upper end of one of said support shafts; two coil springs, each of said springs having twO ends and encircling a portion of one of said support shafts; said springs urging said support shafts downwardly; and means affixed to said lower ends of said support shafts for attaching skis thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The support means of claim 1 wherein each of said support shafts has a longitudinal axis and wherein each of said support shafts is rotatable about said longitudinal axis and movable upwardly and downwardly along said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The support means of claim 2 wherein a steering bracket is rigidly affixed to each of said support shafts above said sleeves thereby limiting the downward movement of each of said support shafts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support means of claim 3 wherein the snowmobile has a single steering shaft and wherein said steering brackets are connected to the steering shaft by tie rods.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The support means of claim 4 wherein each of said springs encircle the lower portion of one of said support shafts and wherein one end of said spring abuts the bottom of the snowmobile and the other of said ends abuts the means for attaching skis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The support means of claim 4 wherein said sleeves have a circular opening formed therethrough and wherein said support shafts are of cylindrical configuration and wherein said sleeves and said support shafts slant forwardly and outwardly from the upper ends to the lower ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support means of claim 4 wherein said shock absorbers are comprised of an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion being rotatable in said upper portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The support means of claim 4 wherein said steering brackets are splined to said support shafts and wherein said tie rods are connected to said steering brackets and said steering shaft by ball joints.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The support means of claim 4 wherein each of said steering brackets comprises: a sleeve splined to said support shaft; a leg extending forwardly and outwardly of said sleeve; and means for attaching said tie rods to said leg.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |