US3680353A
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Apparatus for automobile damage correction
Assignee: Hein Werner Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-15
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-04-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for aligning automobile frames and bodies is disclosed having a plurality of anchors attached to the floor and positioned peripherally about the damaged automobile. Force applying and force reaction means are adapted to engage any of the anchors and are operatively applicable to strategic locations on the frame of the automobile from various angular positions to apply corrective and reactive tensile forces thereon to straighten the damaged portion of the automobile. The automobile is supported by movable floor supported bases to enable the automobile to freely align itself properly with respect to the corrective and reactive forces.
Inventors
- 👤 William Kenneth Hagerty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:37
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An apparatus for straightening damaged automobiles comprising: a plurality of anchors attached to a floor and positioned peripherally about the damaged automobile; force applying means adapted to engage any of said anchors and is operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile to apply a pulling force thereto; force reaction means adapted to engage any of said anchors and is operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile for the resistance of the applied pulling force directed on the automobile; and movable floor supported means for supporting the damaged automobile to permit the automobile to properly align itself with respect to said force applying and force reaction means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
An apparatus for straightening damaged automobiles comprising: a plurality of anchors attached to a floor and positioned peripherally about the damaged automobile; force applying means adapted to engage any of said anchors and is operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile to apply a pulling force thereto; force reaction means adapted to engage any of said anchors and is operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile for the resistance of the applied pulling force directed on the automobile; and movable floor supported means for supporting the damaged automobile to permit the automobile to properly align itself with respect to said force applying and force reaction means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein each of said floor supported means includes a circular support plate supported by a plurality of wheels circumferentially spaced adjacent the periphery thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention in accordance with claim 2 wherein each circular support plate includes an opening formed at the center thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said force reaction means includes flexible force transmitting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4 wherein each of said flexible force transmitting means includes a length of chain having one end adapted to engage one of said anchors and the other end operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said force applying means includes: force transmitting means operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile; and force applicator means attached to said force transmitting means for applying a pulling force thereto to move the frame or damaged part of the automobile to the proper straightened position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6 wherein said force applicator means is adapted to engage any of said anchors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6 wherein said force transmitting means includes a length of chain having one end adapted to engage said force applicator means and the other end operatively applicable to the frame or damaged part of the automobile.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plurality of anchors are positioned along a rectangular outline on said floor with the automobile adapted to be located within the boundary of said outline.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plurality of anchors are positioned in the form of a grid on said floor with the automobile adapted to be located within said grid.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |