US3762576A
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US
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Auto body parts handler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-24
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An elongated generally horizontal base having a pair of transverse lift arms supported therefrom for adjustable angular displacement relative to the base about axes extending transversely of the arms intermediate their opposite ends and longitudinally of the base. One pair of corresponding ends of the arms project outwardly of one side of the base and are provided with structure for engaging and supporting a vehicle body portion therefrom. Also, the structure is operatively connected between the base and the arms for adjustable angularly displacing the latter and the base further includes a mounting bracket spaced longitudinally of the base between the arms and from which the lower end of an upright is supported for adjustable angular displacement about an axis extending longitudinally of the base. A bracket is carried by the upright for adjustable positioning therealong and includes an adjustable portion angularly adjustable about an axis extending transversely of the upright and longitudinally of the base from which a workpiece locating arm is supported for adjustable longitudinal shifting and with one end of the workpiece locating arm projecting outwardly of that side of the base outwardly from which the workpiece supporting ends of the lift arms project.
Inventors
- 👤 S Castellano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:23
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
293 words
An auto body parts handler comprising an elongated horizontal base, a pair of support brackets supported from opposite end portions of said base, a pair of elongated lift arms extending transversely of said base and pivotally attached, intermediate their opposite ends, to said support brackets for oscillation about horizontal axes extending transversely of said lift arms, said lift arms including first and second pairs of corresponding opposite ends disposed on opposite sides of said horizontal axes, said first pair of ends including article support means adapted to engage and support a workpiece, a third support bracket supported from said base intermediate said pair of support brackets, an upright standard, means pivotally supporting the lower end of said standard from said third support bracket for oscillation about an axis extending longitudinally of said base and including adjustable means frictionally maintaining said sTandard in adjusted angularly displaced position, a mounting bracket slidably and rotatably disposed on said standard for adjustable positioning therealong and rotation thereabout and including adjustment means for adjustably frictionally gripping said standard and frictionally securing said mounting bracket in adjusted position along said standard as well as angularly displaced positions thereon, a third workpiece locating arm supported from said mounting bracket for frictionally resisted longitudinal shifting relative to said mounting bracket, frictionally resisted angular displacement relative to said mounting bracket about a horizontal axis extending transversely of said third arm and frictionally resisted rotation about the longitudinal axis of said third arm relative to said mounting bracket, one end of said third arm including workpiece engaging means and jack screw means operatively connected between each second end of said pair of arms and said base for independent angular adjustment of each of said pair of arms relative to the corresponding support bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
293 words
An auto body parts handler comprising an elongated horizontal base, a pair of support brackets supported from opposite end portions of said base, a pair of elongated lift arms extending transversely of said base and pivotally attached, intermediate their opposite ends, to said support brackets for oscillation about horizontal axes extending transversely of said lift arms, said lift arms including first and second pairs of corresponding opposite ends disposed on opposite sides of said horizontal axes, said first pair of ends including article support means adapted to engage and support a workpiece, a third support bracket supported from said base intermediate said pair of support brackets, an upright standard, means pivotally supporting the lower end of said standard from said third support bracket for oscillation about an axis extending longitudinally of said base and including adjustable means frictionally maintaining said sTandard in adjusted angularly displaced position, a mounting bracket slidably and rotatably disposed on said standard for adjustable positioning therealong and rotation thereabout and including adjustment means for adjustably frictionally gripping said standard and frictionally securing said mounting bracket in adjusted position along said standard as well as angularly displaced positions thereon, a third workpiece locating arm supported from said mounting bracket for frictionally resisted longitudinal shifting relative to said mounting bracket, frictionally resisted angular displacement relative to said mounting bracket about a horizontal axis extending transversely of said third arm and frictionally resisted rotation about the longitudinal axis of said third arm relative to said mounting bracket, one end of said third arm including workpiece engaging means and jack screw means operatively connected between each second end of said pair of arms and said base for independent angular adjustment of each of said pair of arms relative to the corresponding support bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1 including a second pair of generally horizontal support arms, mounting means supported from longitudinally spaced portions of said base for independent adjustable shifting therealong, said support arms being supported from said mounting means for lengthwise shifting relative to and transversely of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination of claim 1 including a second pair of generally horizontal support arms, mounting means supported from longitudinally spaced portions of said base for independent adjustable shifting therealong, said support arms being supported from said mounting means for lengthwise shifting relative to and transversely of said base, said mounting means comprising horizontal tubular members extending transversely of said base and in which said second pair of support arms are telescopingly slidingly received.
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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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |