US3688482A
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Striker rod mounting
Assignee: Up Right Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-11
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-11-11
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical harvesting machine having horizontal striker rods each of which is secured at one end to a vertical, oscillating shaft, the improvement wherein a tubular holder extends through the shaft, projecting from either side thereof. The rod is mounted in the holder with a resilient sleeve between the rod and holder and with the major portion of the length of the rod extending from one end of the holder. The rod is bolted to the holder at the opposite end thereof, on the other side of the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Darrell C Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
In a fruit-harvesting machine: a. an oscillating shaft, b. a tubular holder rigidly secured to and extending through said shaft transversely thereto and projecting from both sides of said shaft, c. an elongated striker rod disposed in said tubular holder, said rod having the major portion of its length extending from one end of said holder, d. means securing said rod to said holder adjacent the other end of said holder,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a fruit-harvesting machine: a. an oscillating shaft, b. a tubular holder rigidly secured to and extending through said shaft transversely thereto and projecting from both sides of said shaft, c. an elongated striker rod disposed in said tubular holder, said rod having the major portion of its length extending from one end of said holder, d. means securing said rod to said holder adjacent the other end of said holder,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 and further including a resilient sleeve disposed between said rod and said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2, wherein said striker rod is made of fiber glass material.
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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |