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Means for mounting an instrument on a panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-01
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-06-01
Abstract
Abstract An instrument, which has a connecting socket with a polygonal portion and an axially adjacent neck portion, is mounted in an aperture of a panel by means of a stirrup which has a like polygonal bore capable of receiving the polygonal socket portion. The stirrup bore engages the neck portion and is angularly displaced in respect of the socket portion. Clamping bolts fix the stirrup to the instrument panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Neugebauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D11/00; G01D11/30; G01D11/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Means for mounting an instrument on an instrument panel, comprising 1. a connecting socket projecting from the instrument, 2. a polygonal portion fixed on the connecting socket and having a plurality of circumferentially extending flats, 3. a neck portion axially adjacent the polygonal portion and extending between the polygonal socket portion and the instrument, a. the diameter of the neck portion not exceeding the width between diametrically opposed flats of the polygonal socket portion, 4. a stirrup having a like polygonal bore capable of receiving the polygonal socket portion, a. the stirrup bore being coplanar with the neck portion, and b. the stirrup bore being angularly displaced in respect to the polygonal socket portion, and 5. clamping bolt means fixing the stirrup to the instrument panel whereby the instrument is held between the stirrup and the panel on the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Means for mounting an instrument on an instrument panel, comprising 1. a connecting socket projecting from the instrument, 2. a polygonal portion fixed on the connecting socket and having a plurality of circumferentially extending flats, 3. a neck portion axially adjacent the polygonal portion and extending between the polygonal socket portion and the instrument, a. the diameter of the neck portion not exceeding the width between diametrically opposed flats of the polygonal socket portion, 4. a stirrup having a like polygonal bore capable of receiving the polygonal socket portion, a. the stirrup bore being coplanar with the neck portion, and b. the stirrup bore being angularly displaced in respect to the polygonal socket portion, and 5. clamping bolt means fixing the stirrup to the instrument panel whereby the instrument is held between the stirrup and the panel on the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
a polygonal portion fixed on the connecting socket and having a plurality of circumferentially extending flats,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
a polygonal portion fixed on the connecting socket and having a plurality of circumferentially extending flats,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 1, wherein the instrument is a manometer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 1, wherein the panel has an aperture receiving the instrument in the panel, with the stirrup extending over the instrument and the panel aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
a neck portion axially adjacent the polygonal portion and extending between the polygonal socket portion and the instrument, a. the diameter of the neck portion not exceeding the width between diametrically opposed flats of the polygonal socket portion,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
a neck portion axially adjacent the polygonal portion and extending between the polygonal socket portion and the instrument, a. the diameter of the neck portion not exceeding the width between diametrically opposed flats of the polygonal socket portion,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
a stirrup having a like polygonal bore capable of receiving the polygonal socket portion, a. the stirrup bore being coplanar with the neck portion, and b. the stirrup bore being angularly displaced in respect to the polygonal socket portion, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
a stirrup having a like polygonal bore capable of receiving the polygonal socket portion, a. the stirrup bore being coplanar with the neck portion, and b. the stirrup bore being angularly displaced in respect to the polygonal socket portion, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 3, wherein the instrument comprises a flange, and the instrument flange engages the panel around said aperture opposite to the stirrup whereby the instrument is mounted on the panel aperture between the stirrup and the flange.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 1, wherein the connecting socket is conically tapered
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
clamping bolt means fixing the stirrup to the instrument panel whereby the instrument is held between the stirrup and the panel on the panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
clamping bolt means fixing the stirrup to the instrument panel whereby the instrument is held between the stirrup and the panel on the panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 1, wherein the polygonal socket portion and the polygonal stirrup bore define regular polygons.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 6, wherein the polygons are squares and the stirrup bore is displaced in respect to the socket portion by an angle of 45*.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The instrument mounting means of claim 1, wherein the socket and neck portions of the socket are coaxial and the neck portion has a circular circumference.
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 |