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US3788419A
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Vehicle frame including radiator and fan mounting
Assignee: Fiat Allis Europe SpA
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract The vehicle frame has a radiator support including a pair of transversely spaced vertical walls rigidly interconnected by a transverse vertical wall with fan opening. A transverse beam is also rigidly interconnected to the spaced vertical walls and supports a radiator fan operatively disposed in the fan opening. The radiator is releasably secured to the transverse vertical wall on resilient mounts and is readily removable from the vehicle upon removal of protective panels. The transverse beam serves to support a tightener for a belt drivingly connecting the fan to an engine power takeoff shaft. The outer ends of the transverse beam carry brackets for the cylinders of a pair of bulldozer lift jacks.
Inventors
- 👤 G Drone
- 👤 J Schnepp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/02; B60K11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a motor vehicle having a main frame supporting an engine with a power takeoff shaft, the combination comprising: a radiator, a support for said radiator including a pair of transversely spaced vertical walls rigidly secured at their bottom ends to said main frame, a transverse wall extending between and rigidly secured to said vertical walls and including a longitudinal opening, radiator mounting means releasably securing said radiator to said support at one longitudinal side of said transverse wall and in confronting relation to said longitudinal opening, and a transverse beam extending between and rigidly interconnecting said vertical walls, said beam being disposed on the longitudinal side of said transverse wall opposite to said one side, an air shroud structure on said transverse wall encompassing said opening including an annular fan shroud with an annular opening, a fan rotatably supported on said transverse beam and disposed within said shroud whereby upon rotation of said fan air is pumped through said annular opening, and power transmitting means drivingly connecting said power takeoff shaft with said fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a motor vehicle having a main frame supporting an engine with a power takeoff shaft, the combination comprising: a radiator, a support for said radiator including a pair of transversely spaced vertical walls rigidly secured at their bottom ends to said main frame, a transverse wall extending between and rigidly secured to said vertical walls and including a longitudinal opening, radiator mounting means releasably securing said radiator to said support at one longitudinal side of said transverse wall and in confronting relation to said longitudinal opening, and a transverse beam extending between and rigidly interconnecting said vertical walls, said beam being disposed on the longitudinal side of said transverse wall opposite to said one side, an air shroud structure on said transverse wall encompassing said opening including an annular fan shroud with an annular opening, a fan rotatably supported on said transverse beam and disposed within said shroud whereby upon rotation of said fan air is pumped through said annular opening, and power transmitting means drivingly connecting said power takeoff shaft with said fan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein a hydraulic jack mounting bracket is connected to each end of said transverse beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said power transmission means includes a belt pulley on said shaft, a belt pulley on said fan, an endless belt in power transmitting engagement with said pulleys and tensioning means for said belt including a resilient tensioning mechanism connected to said transverse beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said tensioning means includes a pulley support member adjustably supported on said vehicle and operatively connected to said tensioning mechanism and an idler pulley rotatably mounted on said support member and operatively engaging said belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein a hydraulic jack mounting bracket is connected to each end of said transverse beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 and further comprising a top protective panel releasably secured to said support in overlying relation to said radiator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 6 and further comprising a protective panel releasably secured to said vertical walls and disposed at the longitudinal side of said radiator remote from said engine, said protective panel having air passages therein facilitating movement of air through said radiator by said fan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said radiator support means includes first and second transversely spaced resilient mounts connecting the upper transversely opposite portions of said radiator to said transverse wall and a third resilient mount supporting the lower central portion of said radiator oN said support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said third resilient mount is connected to said transverse wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said radiator support means includes first and second transversely spaced resilient mounts connecting the upper transversely opposite portions of said radiator to said transverse wall and a third resilient mount supporting the lower central portion of said radiator on said support.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |