US3754774A
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Vehicle axle-frame lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-18
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-11-18
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an apparatus for locking a vehicle frame and the axle thereof in a relative position, whereby the axle will move together with the frame when manual adjustment of the vehicle is required. The apparatus comprises an adjustable depending bracket attached to the frame, the bracket being provided with an elongated, vertical slot therein to receive a bolt therethrough, the bolt being slidably mounted to a support plate secured to the axle, and the bolt being operably connected to a flexible cable for positioning the bolt in a locked mode of operation.
Inventors
- 👤 O Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for locking a vehicle frame and the axle thereof in a relative position, whereby said axle and said frame will move together when said vehicle is raised, said apparatus comprising: an adjustable bracket attached to said frame of said vehicle and depending therefrom, said bracket having an elongated, vertical slot disposed in the lower end portion therEof; a substantially horizontal support plate mounted to said axle adjacent and below said adjustable bracket; a recess disposed along one edge of said plate for reception of said lower end of said bracket; a locking means operably supported and affixed to said support plate for operable engagement with said elongated slot of said bracket; and remote control operating means connected at one end thereof to said locking means, whereby said locking means is moved into a locked position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for locking a vehicle frame and the axle thereof in a relative position, whereby said axle and said frame will move together when said vehicle is raised, said apparatus comprising: an adjustable bracket attached to said frame of said vehicle and depending therefrom, said bracket having an elongated, vertical slot disposed in the lower end portion therEof; a substantially horizontal support plate mounted to said axle adjacent and below said adjustable bracket; a recess disposed along one edge of said plate for reception of said lower end of said bracket; a locking means operably supported and affixed to said support plate for operable engagement with said elongated slot of said bracket; and remote control operating means connected at one end thereof to said locking means, whereby said locking means is moved into a locked position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a latching means disposed in an operable engagement with said operating means, whereby said operating means is held in a fixed position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
198 words
An apparatus for locking a vehicle frame and the axle thereof in a relative position, whereby said axle and said frame will move together when said vehicle is raised, said apparatus comprising: an adjustable bracket attached to said frame of said vehicle and depending therefrom, said bracket having an elongated, vertical slot disposed in the lower end portion thereof; a support plate mounted to said axle adjacent and below said adjustable bracket; a recess disposed along one edge of said plate for reception of said lower end of said bracket; a locking means operably supported and affixed to said support plate for operable engagement with said elongated slot of said bracket; remote control operating means connected at one end thereof to said locking means, whereby said locking means is moved into a locked position, said locking means comprising: a housing mounted to said support plate and having a longitudinal slot therein; a bolt slidably disposed in said housing for transverse movement across said recess; a lug member 40 secured to said bolt and disposed within said longitudinal slot for reciprocating movement therein; and a spring attached to said bolt for biasing said bolt to a normally open position.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
198 words
An apparatus for locking a vehicle frame and the axle thereof in a relative position, whereby said axle and said frame will move together when said vehicle is raised, said apparatus comprising: an adjustable bracket attached to said frame of said vehicle and depending therefrom, said bracket having an elongated, vertical slot disposed in the lower end portion thereof; a support plate mounted to said axle adjacent and below said adjustable bracket; a recess disposed along one edge of said plate for reception of said lower end of said bracket; a locking means operably supported and affixed to said support plate for operable engagement with said elongated slot of said bracket; remote control operating means connected at one end thereof to said locking means, whereby said locking means is moved into a locked position, said locking means comprising: a housing mounted to said support plate and having a longitudinal slot therein; a bolt slidably disposed in said housing for transverse movement across said recess; a lug member 40 secured to said bolt and disposed within said longitudinal slot for reciprocating movement therein; and a spring attached to said bolt for biasing said bolt to a normally open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said operating means comprises: a flexible cable, one end of which is connected to said lug member; and a knob attached to the opposite end of said cable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |