US3734438A
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Apparatus for mounting a transformer
Assignee: Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-24
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-09-24
Abstract
Abstract Improved apparatus for mounting one or more transformers, in cluster fashion, about an upstanding pole support and the like. The apparatus is generally comprised of at least one supportengaging bearing plate, a transformer mounting bracket slidably connected to the bearing plate and an adjustable link subassembly slidably and pivotally interlocked to the bearing plate for facilitating unitized handling and quick emplacement of the bearing plate about a pole as well as for providing fine and extensive adjustment of the emplaced bearing plate about the pole.
Inventors
- 👤 L Kautz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/06; H02; H02B; H02B5/00; H02B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A transformer mounting apparatus comprising in combination at least one bearing plate disposed in bearing engagement with a support pole, said plate being provided with elongated and longitudinally extending tongue and groove portions at opposite sides thereof, a transformer mounting bracket provided with spaced leg elements and the free ends of said leg elements having enlarged rod-like portions which are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the groove portions on opposite sides of said plate, means including link elements for securing the plate to the support pole, said link elements including certain elements which are provided with rod-like portions that also are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the said groove portions on opposite sides of said plate along with the leg elements of the transformer mounting bracket and adjustable bolt means engageable with said link elements for tightly clamping said bracket said plate and said link elements against said support pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A transformer mounting apparatus comprising in combination at least one bearing plate disposed in bearing engagement with a support pole, said plate being provided with elongated and longitudinally extending tongue and groove portions at opposite sides thereof, a transformer mounting bracket provided with spaced leg elements and the free ends of said leg elements having enlarged rod-like portions which are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the groove portions on opposite sides of said plate, means including link elements for securing the plate to the support pole, said link elements including certain elements which are provided with rod-like portions that also are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the said groove portions on opposite sides of said plate along with the leg elements of the transformer mounting bracket and adjustable bolt means engageable with said link elements for tightly clamping said bracket said plate and said link elements against said support pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a plurality of bearing plates with each of said plates being provided with elongated and longitudinally extending tongue and groove portions at opposite sides thereof for attachment either to a transformer bracket or to link elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein certain of said link elements are of approximately S-shaped configuration in transverse section and others of said link elements are provided with longitudinally spaced grooved portions which interlock with the S-shaped link elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including deformed sections on the tongue and groove portions of the plate for preventing slidable movement of a bracket relative to the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including pin means disposed in the groove portions of the plate for preventing slidable movement of a bracket relative to the plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
155 words
A transformer mounting apparatus comprising in combination a plurality of bearing plates disposed in bearing engagement with a support pole, each of said plates being provided with elongated and longitudinally extending tongue and groove portions at opposite sides thereof, a generally U-shaped transformer mounting bracket associated with each of said plates and provided with spaced leg elements and the free ends of said leg elements having enlarged rod-like portions which are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the groove portions on opposite sides of their associated plate, means including link elements for securing each of the plates to the pole, said link elements including certain elements which are provided with rod-like portions that also are pivotally and slidingly disposed in said groove portions on opposite sides of said plates along with the leg elements of the transformer mounting bracket and adjustable bolt means for clamping said plates said brackets and said link elements against said pole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
A transformer mounting apparatus comprising in combination a plurality of bearing plates disposed in bearing engagement with a support pole, each of said plates being provided with elongated and longitudinally extending tongue and groove portions at opposite sides thereof, a generally U-shaped transformer mounting bracket associated with each of said plates and provided with spaced leg elements and the free ends of said leg elements having enlarged rod-like portions which are slidingly and pivotally disposed in the groove portions on opposite sides of their associated plate, means including link elements for securing each of the plates to the pole, said link elements including certain elements which are provided with rod-like portions that also are pivotally and slidingly disposed in said groove portions on opposite sides of said plates along with the leg elements of the transformer mounting bracket and adjustable bolt means for clamping said plates said brackets and said link elements against said pole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein certain of said link elements are of approximately S-shaped configuration in transverse section and others of said link elements are provided with longitudinally spaced grooved portions which interlock with the S-shaped link elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 6 including deformed sections on the tongue and groove portions of a plate for preventing slidable movement of a bracket relative to the last mentioned plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 6 including pin means disposed in the groove portions of a plate for prevening slidable movement of a bracket relative to the last mentioned plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A transformer mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said plates said brackets and said link elements are made in the form of light metal extrusions.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |