US3752496A
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Axle assembly for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract An axle assembly attachable to a vehicle such as a pickup truck to supplement the load-carrying capacity of the vehicle and to stabilize the ride. The assembly extends from the rear of the vehicle and includes a pair of wheels adjustably mounted to a supporting frame. The wheels may be raised out of ground engagement or lowered to provide varying degrees of load support by action of a jacking means carried by the supporting frame and capable of rotating a torque-transmitting member connected to the axle through motion-dampeners. A vehicle bumper is removably attached to the rear of the assembly, and the entire assembly is pinned to mounting brackets secured to a vehicle frame.
Inventors
- 👤 C Meinecke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D61/00; B62D61/12; B62D61/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An axle assembly for attachment to the frame of a pickup truck to stabilize the ride and to supplement the load-carrying capacity of the pickup truck comprising: a supporting frame adapted to be rigidly and detachably connected to a vehicle frame at each side thereof; a pair of wheels supported by an axle; means at each side of the supporting frame pivotally connected thereto and rigidly connected to said axle; motion dampening means attached to each end of the axle; a shaft rotatably supported by the supporting frame and having radius arms extending from each end thereof, the radius arms being connected to the motion dampening means; and means for selectively positioning said shaft relative to the supporing frame and for maintaining said shaft in a selected position relative to the supporting frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An axle assembly for attachment to the frame of a pickup truck to stabilize the ride and to supplement the load-carrying capacity of the pickup truck comprising: a supporting frame adapted to be rigidly and detachably connected to a vehicle frame at each side thereof; a pair of wheels supported by an axle; means at each side of the supporting frame pivotally connected thereto and rigidly connected to said axle; motion dampening means attached to each end of the axle; a shaft rotatably supported by the supporting frame and having radius arms extending from each end thereof, the radius arms being connected to the motion dampening means; and means for selectively positioning said shaft relative to the supporing frame and for maintaining said shaft in a selected position relative to the supporting frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the means for selectively positioning said shaft and for maintaining said shaft in a selected position comprises a manually operated jacking device mounted to the supporting frame and operatively connected to said shaft for positioning said shaft and for holding said shaft in a selected position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the supporting frame includes elongated members insertable in mounting brackets affixed to a truck frame and connectable thereto by pin means.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |