US3697144A
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Intermediate support for the universal joint shaft of motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1971-03-16
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-03-16
Abstract
Abstract An intermediate mounting support for the universal joint shaft of motor vehicles that consists of an inner rigid part, accommodating the shaft bearing, of an outer rigid part secured at a fixed vehicle part and of an elastic ring body disposed between the same and consisting of rubber or the like whereby the inner part is eccentrically arranged with respect to the outer part and both the elastic ring body as well as the outer part have an approximately eliptical shape with the major axis thereof extending in the transverse direction; the outer rigid part is secured by means of an elastic spacer at a fixed vehicle part thereby providing an appropriate adjustability by selection of such spacer.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Beeskow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/08; B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/22; B60K17/24; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1208; F16C; F16C27/00; F16C27/06; F16C35/00; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; F16C2326/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An intermediate bearing support for the universal joint shaft of motor vehicles, which includes an inner rigid member adapted to accommodate a shaft bearing, an outer rigid member secured at a fixed vehicle part and an elastic annular body means disposed therebetween, characterized in that the inner member is arranged eccentrically with respect to the outer member and in that the elastic body means as well as the outer member are constructed as approximately eliptical parts extending in the transverse direction, and in that the outer member is secured at the fixed vehicle part by elastic spacer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An intermediate bearing support for the universal joint shaft of motor vehicles, which includes an inner rigid member adapted to accommodate a shaft bearing, an outer rigid member secured at a fixed vehicle part and an elastic annular body means disposed therebetween, characterized in that the inner member is arranged eccentrically with respect to the outer member and in that the elastic body means as well as the outer member are constructed as approximately eliptical parts extending in the transverse direction, and in that the outer member is secured at the fixed vehicle part by elastic spacer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 1, characterized in that said outer member is adjustably secured at the respective fixed vehicle part by said elastic spacer means which can be interchanged and thus forms in effect an adjustable spacer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 2, characterized in that the inner member is offset in the upward direction with respect to the center of the outer member, and in that the outer member is threadably secured by said spacer means at the cardan tunnel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 3, characterized in that said outer member is secured at the cardan tunnel by way of a cross traverse.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 4, characterized in that said elastic body means has a V-fold as viewed in cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 5, characterized in that the outer metal member is surrounded with play in the upper area by a fixed vehicle part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 6, characterized in that said last-mentioned fixed vehicle part is an arcuately shaped traverse.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 7, characterized in that said elastic body means essentially consists of rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner member is offset in the upward direction with respect to the center of the outer member, and in that the outer member is threadably secured by said spacer means at the cardan tunnel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 9, characterized in that said outer member is secured at the cardan tunnel by way of a cross traverse.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastic body means has a V-fold as viewed in cross section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer metal member is surrounded with play in the upper area by a fixed vehicle part.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 12, characterized in that said last-mentioned fixed vehicle part is an arcuately shaped traverse.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
An intermediate bearing support according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastic body means essentially consists of rubber adhesively connected with the inner and outer members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |