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US3698759A
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Supporting,leveling and height adjustment means
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1970-07-07
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A means for supporting, leveling and adjusting the height of a sub-frame relative to a main frame including a pair of laterally spaced, vertically adjustable elements carried by the main frame and a surface formed on the sub-frame capable of engaging said elements. Selective adjustment of the vertically adjustable elements permits proper alignment of the sub-frame relative to the main frame and fastening means lock the two frames relative to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Luft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/11; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D33/00; B62D33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A means for aligning and securing a sub-frame relative to a main frame of a vehicle, comprising: a wall member on one of said frames having a pair of laterally spaced openings defining substantially horizontal surfaces; a pair of laterally spaced, vertically adjustable means secured to the other of said frames, said means being engageable with said surfaces; fastening means for securing said sub-frame to said main frame; and each of said adjustable means including; a boss secured to said other frame and having a threaded opening therein; and a bolt threadedly engageable in said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A means for aligning and securing a sub-frame relative to a main frame of a vehicle, comprising: a wall member on one of said frames having a pair of laterally spaced openings defining substantially horizontal surfaces; a pair of laterally spaced, vertically adjustable means secured to the other of said frames, said means being engageable with said surfaces; fastening means for securing said sub-frame to said main frame; and each of said adjustable means including; a boss secured to said other frame and having a threaded opening therein; and a bolt threadedly engageable in said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claIm 1 and further comprising: a locknut engageable with the bolt and capable of locking the bolt relative to the boss.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A means for supporting, leveling and adjusting the height of a sub-frame relative to the main frame of a vehicle, comprising: a wall member on said sub-frame having a plurality of enlarged holes and a pair of laterally spaced openings defining substantially horizontal surfaces; a pair of bosses having tapped holes secured to the main frame and positioned complementary with the openings on the sub-frame; bolts threadedly engaging the tapped holes and being vertically adjustable thereby; and fastening means extending through said enlarged holes for securing the sub-frame to the main frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A means for supporting, leveling and adjusting the height of a sub-frame relative to the main frame of a vehicle, comprising: a wall member on said sub-frame having a plurality of enlarged holes and a pair of laterally spaced openings defining substantially horizontal surfaces; a pair of bosses having tapped holes secured to the main frame and positioned complementary with the openings on the sub-frame; bolts threadedly engaging the tapped holes and being vertically adjustable thereby; and fastening means extending through said enlarged holes for securing the sub-frame to the main frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |