US3695071A
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Vehicle wheel immobilizing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-14
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus comprises a wheel stop device which in turn has a plurality of arms that are adapted to be transversely arranged about a common center line, in angularly spaced relationship to one another, and which are equipped with gripper elements on the relatively outlying end portions thereof, for engagement about the periphery of the wheel, on each side thereof, when the device is applied to the wheel, on one side thereof, such that the center line of the arms extends adjacent the axis of the wheel on a parallel thereto. The arms are interconnected and fixed against relative rotation about the line, by means which enable at least one of the arms to be reciprocated in the transverse plane thereof, for purposes of engaging and disengaging the gripper elements with respect to the wheel. There are, however, retainer means on the device for securing the one arm against reciprocation, in the engaged position of the elements; and the apparatus further comprises a shield which is adapted to be superposed on the device to present across to the retainer means when the arms are disposed in the engaged position of the elements. The shield in turn is normally releasably interlocked to the device, in the relatively superposed position thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon R West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/09; B60R25/093; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/402; Y10T70/409; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5836; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5982; Y10T70/5987
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In apparatus for immobilizing a wheeled vehicle, a wheel stop device having a plurality of arms that are adapted to be transversely arranged about a common center line, in angularly spaced relationship to one another, and which are equipped with gripper elements on the relatively outlying end portions thereof, for engagement about the periphery of the wheel, on each side thereof, when the device is applied to the wheel on one side thereof, such that the common center line of the arms extends adjacent the axis of the wheel on a parallel thereto, means for forming a connection between the arms and fixing the arms against relative rotation about the common center line thereof, whereby at least one of the arms is reciprocable in relation to the common center line thereof, to engage and disengage the gripper elements with respect to the wheel, retainer means on the device whereby the one arm can be secured against reciprocation in the engaged position of the elements, and means on the device for engagement between the wheel and the ground to immobilize the wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In apparatus for immobilizing a wheeled vehicle, a wheel stop device having a plurality of arms that are adapted to be transversely arranged about a common center line, in angularly spaced relationship to one another, and which are equipped with gripper elements on the relatively outlying end portions thereof, for engagement about the periphery of the wheel, on each side thereof, when the device is applied to the wheel on one side thereof, such that the common center line of the arms extends adjacent the axis of the wheel on a parallel thereto, means for forming a connection between the arms and fixing the arms against relative rotation about the common center line thereof, whereby at least one of the arms is reciprocable in relation to the common center line thereof, to engage and disengage the gripper elements with respect to the wheel, retainer means on the device whereby the one arm can be secured against reciprocation in the engaged position of the elements, and means on the device for engagement between the wheel and the ground to immobilize the wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a shield which is superposable on the device so as to prevent access to the retainer means when the arms are disposed in the engaged position of the elements, and means for interlocking the shield with the device, in the relatively superposed position thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the retainer means are interengageable with the device adjacent the common center line of the arms, and the shield is superposable on the device, in crosswise registry with the line, and adapted to extend inwardly toward the wheel about the retainer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the means for interlocking the shield with the device, also operate to interlock the arms with the connection therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the means for forming the connection, are interengageable with the arms in the direction of the common center line, and adapted to project outwardly from the wheel, beyond the arms, to provide a keeper with which to releasably latch the shield to the arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising a strongbox which is engageable on the projecting portion of the connection, to shroud both the keeper and the latcH against tampering.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 further comprising a latch having means thereon for locking it against removal after it is engaged with the keeper and enclosed in the box.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the arms are rigid and elongated in the transverse planes thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein a cleated, staple-like tenon is mortised through complemental apertures in the arms to interconnect the arms with one another and to fix them against relative rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the shield is hasped onto the tenon, and a latch pin is passed through the tenon to interlock the shield to the device and the arms to the tenon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 10 further comprising an open-ended, slot-backed strongbox which is hasped onto the tenon to receive and enclose the latch pin therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the one reciprocable arm has a longitudinally extending slot therein, and the tenon is slidably engaged in the slot and equipped with clamp means on the cleat thereof with which to secure the cleat to the one arm in the engaged position of the elements.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 12 wherein the other arms each have a series of mutually registerable slots with which to shift them relation in relation to the tenon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the other arms have chocks thereon for engagement between the wheel and the ground under the vehicle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the shield is rounded and has an inwardly directed skirt thereon that is slotted to pass the arms therethrough.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the gripper elements are rigid U-shaped reentrant flanges on the outlying ends of the arms.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination, a wheeled vehicle, a wheel stop device applied to the wheel on one side thereof, having a plurality of arms that are transversely arranged about a common center line extending adjacent axis of the wheel on a parallel thereto, and in angularly spaced relationship to one another, and which are equipped with gripper elements on the relatively outlying end portions thereof, which are engaged about the periphery of the wheel, on each side thereof, means forming a connection between the arms and fixing the arms against relative rotation about the common center line thereof, whereby at least one of the arms is reciprocable in relation to the common center line thereof, to disengage the gripper elements with respect to the wheel, retainer means on the device operating to secure the one arm against reciprocation in the engaged position of the elements, and means on the device for engagement between the wheel and the ground to immobilize the wheel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination, a wheeled vehicle, a wheel stop device applied to the wheel on one side thereof, having a plurality of arms that are transversely arranged about a common center line extending adjacent axis of the wheel on a parallel thereto, and in angularly spaced relationship to one another, and which are equipped with gripper elements on the relatively outlying end portions thereof, which are engaged about the periphery of the wheel, on each side thereof, means forming a connection between the arms and fixing the arms against relative rotation about the common center line thereof, whereby at least one of the arms is reciprocable in relation to the common center line thereof, to disengage the gripper elements with respect to the wheel, retainer means on the device operating to secure the one arm against reciprocation in the engaged position of the elements, and means on the device for engagement between the wheel and the ground to immobilize the wheel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination according to claim 17 further comprising a shield which is superposed on the device so as to prevent access to the retainer means, and means for interlocking the shield with the device, in the relatively superposed position thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination according to claim 18 wherein the retainer means are interengaged with the device adjacent the center line of the arms, and the shield is superposed on the device, in crosswise registry with the common center line, and extends inwardly toward the wheel about the retainer means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination according to claim 19 wherein the connection between the arms is disposed on the common center line and projects outwardly from the wheel, beyond the arms, to provide a keeper with which to releasably latch the shield to the arms, and there is a strongbox engaged on the projecting portion of the connection, to shroud both the keeper and the latch against tampering.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |