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Engine hood latch
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A self-sealing latch for a side panel of an engine hood enclosing an engine compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 K Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:53
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/12; E05C3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/14; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A latch for a hood on an engine comprising, an engine hood including at least one side panel movably connected thereon, said side panel defining an opening, a hood supporting structure supporting said engine hood, a pawl member on said hood supporting structure, a latch means on said side panel including a latch member movably mounted on said panel and partially received in the opening of said side panel to enable manuipulation of the latch, means on said latch member forming a cover portion movably positioned over the opening when said panel is latched, resilient means biasing said latch member to engage said pawl member to thereby latch said side panel with said hood supporting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A latch for a hood on an engine comprising, an engine hood including at least one side panel movably connected thereon, said side panel defining an opening, a hood supporting structure supporting said engine hood, a pawl member on said hood supporting structure, a latch means on said side panel including a latch member movably mounted on said panel and partially received in the opening of said side panel to enable manuipulation of the latch, means on said latch member forming a cover portion movably positioned over the opening when said panel is latched, resilient means biasing said latch member to engage said pawl member to thereby latch said side panel with said hood supporting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 including means pivotally connecting the side panel with said hood supporting structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 including pivotal means pivotally connecting said latch member to said side panel, arcuate means defining an arcuate surface on said side panel having a radius of curvature substantially centered at the pivotal center of said latch member, said opening located on said arcuate surface, said latch member including an arcuate cover portion pivoting adjacent said opening of said side panel, and a handle integral with said cover portion and received in said opening thereby permitting said latch member to pivotally move adjacent the arcuate surface of said panel and thereby close said opening in said panel when said latch is latched.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latch member includes, a latch end of said latch member, a cam surface on said latch end of said latch member for engaging said pawl to thereby bias said latch member to ride by said pawl when said side panel is swung to a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latch member comprises means defining a recessed portion for receiving said pawl when said latch assembly is engaged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latch assembly includes a resilient latch member, a spring resiliently biasing said latch member to engage said pawl, said spring thereby shifting its relative position to permit riding under the pawl for engaging said latch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latch member includes a handle extending through said opening and said side panEl, said cover portion riding along the inner periphery of said side panel for covering said opening when said latch member pivots to close said latch to thereby engage said latch and close said opening when said side panel is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 including means defining an access opening in said supporting structure for said engine hood, sealing means extending on the external side and periphery of said access opening in said hood supporting structure, said sealing means thereby engaging the inboard surface of said side panel for sealing said access opening when said latch assembly is latched.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said hood supporting structure includes, a radiator extending upwardly to engage a central portion of said engine hood, a grill assembly extending upwardly to support the forward end of said engine hood, said hood, said radiator and said grill defining a compartment adapted for receiving an air cleaner, said side panel thereby operating as an access door to said compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
A latch for a hood on an engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein said supporting structure for said engine hood defines a compartment adapted for receiving an air cleaner, said hood supporting structure defines an access opening, said side panel thereby engaging said access opening and permitting access to service said compartment when said latch is unlatched and said panel is opened.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |