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Vehicle control module support
Assignee: CHALMERS A CORP
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Filing: 1971-11-04
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A supporting arrangement including a firewall for supporting the control levers and instrument panel and a resilient joint connecting the rear end of the engine hood and side panel with the firewall.
Inventors
- 👤 K Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G99/00; B60G99/004; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D27/04; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A tractor comprising a control module having control means adapted for controlling the tractor by the operator, an engine hood defining an end surface lying adjacent to said control module at the rearward end of said engine hood, a tractor chassis supporting said engine hood, said control module defining a mating surface positioned in spaced relation to said end surface of said hood, resilient supporting structure resiliently supporting said control module on said chassis, supported bracket means mounted on the rearward end of said hood, supporting flange means on the forward end of said module, at least one rubber insulator connecting said supported bracket means of said engine hood and said supporting flange means of said module for maintaining the spaced relation between the end surface of said engine hood and the mating surface on said control module to thereby permit flexing movement between said control module and said engine hood.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A tractor comprising a control module having control means adapted for controlling the tractor by the operator, an engine hood defining an end surface lying adjacent to said control module at the rearward end of said engine hood, a tractor chassis supporting said engine hood, said control module defining a mating surface positioned in spaced relation to said end surface of said hood, resilient supporting structure resiliently supporting said control module on said chassis, supported bracket means mounted on the rearward end of said hood, supporting flange means on the forward end of said module, at least one rubber insulator connecting said supported bracket means of said engine hood and said supporting flange means of said module for maintaining the spaced relation between the end surface of said engine hood and the mating surface on said control module to thereby permit flexing movement between said control module and said engine hood.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient supporting structure includes, a platform connected to said control module to provide a rigid unit structure of said control module and said platForm, resilient insulators resiliently supporting said platform on said chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 including at least four rubber insulators supporting the end surface of said engine hood in spaced relation to the mating surface on said control module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said control module includes a firewall defining a recess on its forward adjoining portion, said engine hood defining a complementary flange received in said recess of said firewall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said hood includes bracket means on the inner side of said engine hood, said control module includes a firewall defining supporting flanges on its forward end, a bolt extending between the bracket means on said engine hood and the firewall of said control module, a rubbber insulator receiving said bolt and positioned between the bracket means on said engine hood and the firewall of said control module to thereby provide resilient connecting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 including a platform connected to said control module forming integral structure with said control module, a cab supported on said module and said platform, means connecting said cab with said control module and platform to thereby provide integral structure between said control module, said platform, and said cab.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said engine hood defines a vertical connecting surface adjacent the end surface of said engine hood, a mating vertical supporting surface defined by said control module positioned adjacent said vertical surface on said engine hood, a plurality of rubber insulators positioned intermediate said vertical surfaces including fastening means for resiliently connecting said control module relative to said engine hood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said control module includes, a firewall, an instrument panel and steering means positioned on said firewall, side panels connected to said firewall and extending rearwardly alongside of said control module.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said rubber insulators includes, a rubber bushing, a sleeve connected to said module embracing said bushing, a bolt connected to said engine hood extending through said rubber bushing and compressively forcing rubber washer portions against said sleeve to thereby provide a resilient connection between said module and said head.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said engine hood includes a plurality of brackets fabricated to the inner side and rearward end of said engine hood, a plurality of flanges connected to the forward end of said control module, a plurality of insulators including a plurality of bolts connected to the bracket means on said engine hood, a plurality of rubber bushings received on said bolts and positioned between the bracket means on said engine hood and the flanges of said control module, said bolts compressively positioning flanges of said bushings between the brackets of said engine hood and the flanges on said control module to provide resilient connection between said control module and said engine hood.
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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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |