US3765638A
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Suction mount
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1971-05-19
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A suction mounting means is provided having a housing adapted for effectively providing a three point suspension of a utility device which is supported thereon. The housing includes a mounting surface having extending shoulders which engage channels on a base member of the utility device and an upstanding window which engages a tab member on the base of the utility device. The housing is mechanically coupled to a flexible holding member and means are provided for deforming the member in order to establish vacuum holding forces between the deformable member and a surface upon which it is positioned. With this arrangement, the forces which are applied to the mount are distributed in a relatively uniform manner and the holding characteristics of the vacuum mount are enhanced.
Inventors
- 👤 L Harrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:02
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B47/00; F16B47/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A universal mount for a utility device comprising: a utility device having a first pair of elongated parallel extending mounting members adapted for engaging mounting members on a suction mount and a deflectable extending tab member; a suction mount having a housing, said housing including a support surface having a second pair of elongated parallel extending mounting members adapted for engaging said first pair of mounting members of said utility device, said first pair of mounting members being formed as parallel extending channels supported from a planar surface and said second pair of mounting members including shoulder segments formed on said support surface, said housing including an upstanding wall portion extending in a direction generally normal to the direction of said second pair of elongated parallel mounting members, said wall having a rigid window segment thereof through which said tab member extends, said tab including a reentrant surface which is positioned on said tab for engaging an edge segment of a surface of said window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A universal mount for a utility device comprising: a utility device having a first pair of elongated parallel extending mounting members adapted for engaging mounting members on a suction mount and a deflectable extending tab member; a suction mount having a housing, said housing including a support surface having a second pair of elongated parallel extending mounting members adapted for engaging said first pair of mounting members of said utility device, said first pair of mounting members being formed as parallel extending channels supported from a planar surface and said second pair of mounting members including shoulder segments formed on said support surface, said housing including an upstanding wall portion extending in a direction generally normal to the direction of said second pair of elongated parallel mounting members, said wall having a rigid window segment thereof through which said tab member extends, said tab including a reentrant surface which is positioned on said tab for engaging an edge segment of a surface of said window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The universal mount of claim 1 wherein said first and second pairs of mounting members are arranged for sliding engagement and said tab is formed on and extends from a forward surface of said utility device and extends through said window upon engagement of said first and second pairs of mounting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The universal mount of claim 1 wherein said first pair of mounting members are integrally formed with said utility device and said second pair of mounting members are integrally formed with said support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
165 words
A support body for receiving and mounting a utility device comprising: a housing open at a lower surface thereof; a flexible thin sheet of material forming a closure for a lower surface of said housing; an insert body mounted to said sheet; a restraining segment extending from a lower inner surface of said housing and engaging said insert body for restraining lateral motion of the insert; a lever arm mounted to said housing and having an eccentrically formed segment for transmitting a force through said insert to said sheet; said housing including a surface having parallel extending guide segments for engaging mounting channels which are formed on a utility device; and, an upstanding wall portion formed in said housing and extending in a direction generally normal to the direction of said parallel extending guide segments, said wall having a rigid window segment thereof for engaging and locking a reentrant segment of a deflectable tab member of a utility device which is adapted for mountIng thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A support body for receiving and mounting a utility device comprising: a housing open at a lower surface thereof; a flexible thin sheet of material forming a closure for a lower surface of said housing; an insert body mounted to said sheet; a restraining segment extending from a lower inner surface of said housing and engaging said insert body for restraining lateral motion of the insert; a lever arm mounted to said housing and having an eccentrically formed segment for transmitting a force through said insert to said sheet; said housing including a surface having parallel extending guide segments for engaging mounting channels which are formed on a utility device; and, an upstanding wall portion formed in said housing and extending in a direction generally normal to the direction of said parallel extending guide segments, said wall having a rigid window segment thereof for engaging and locking a reentrant segment of a deflectable tab member of a utility device which is adapted for mountIng thereto.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |