Patent US3790183A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US3790183A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Pressurized fuel tank support for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1972-11-06
•
Granted: 1974-02-05
•
Expires: 1992-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A pressurized fuel tank for a vehicle engine is confined removably in a protective case formed of a pair of hinged half shells to one of which a tank supporting base is secured. A hinge assembly, secured to one of the half shells, is adapted for attachment to a frame member of a vehicle, such as a lift truck, for supporting the case for pivotal adjustment between a retracted position within the perimeter of the vehicle, for protection of the fuel tank during operation of the vehicle, and an extended position projecting outwardly of the perimeter of the vehicle, for enabling opening of the case and replacement of the fuel tank.
Inventors
- 👤 W Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/07513; B66F9/07518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A protective support for a pressurized fuel tank for a vehicle, comprising a. a case including a pair of half shells hinged together at one of their adjacent edges for pivotal movement of the shells relative one to the other between a closed position in which the shells form a protective enclosure for a fuel tank and an open position for replacement of the fuel tank, b. a base member secured to one end of one of the shells for abutment by one end of a fuel tank, c. lock means releasably interengaging the pair of shells for securing them together in said closed position, and d. pivot means secured to the case and projecting therefrom for attachment to a vehicle, for movement of the case between a retracted position within the perimeter of the vehicle for protection of a fuel tank during operation of the vehicle and an extended position projecting outwardly of the perimeter of the vehicle for enabling opening of the case and replacement of the fuel tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A protective support for a pressurized fuel tank for a vehicle, comprising a. a case including a pair of half shells hinged together at one of their adjacent edges for pivotal movement of the shells relative one to the other between a closed position in which the shells form a protective enclosure for a fuel tank and an open position for replacement of the fuel tank, b. a base member secured to one end of one of the shells for abutment by one end of a fuel tank, c. lock means releasably interengaging the pair of shells for securing them together in said closed position, and d. pivot means secured to the case and projecting therefrom for attachment to a vehicle, for movement of the case between a retracted position within the perimeter of the vehicle for protection of a fuel tank during operation of the vehicle and an extended position projecting outwardly of the perimeter of the vehicle for enabling opening of the case and replacement of the fuel tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means is secured to one shell of the case for supporting the latter in vertical position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
the protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means is secured to the base member for supporting the case in horizontal position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the base member comprises a bar secured across one of the shells outwardly beyond the axial center of the case for supporting a fuel tank in stable condition in said shell when the shells are open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The protective support of claim 4 wherein one end of the bar extends radially outward of the shell, and anchor means is provided on said extending end for releasable engagement with a vehicle for securing the case releasably in said retracted position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protective support of claim 1 including anchor means extending from the case for releasable engagement with a vehicle, for securing the case releasably in said retracted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The protective support of claim 6 wherein the anchor means comprises a bar projecting outward of the case, and an anchor member on the bar arranged for releasable engagement with a vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective support of claim 7 including an anchor block adapted to be secured to a vehicle, and means on the block releasably engaging the anchor member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
The protective support of claim 7 for a fuel tank having an index opening adjacent its outer end for orienting the tank in a horizontal plane, wherein the pivot means is secured to the base member for supporting the base in vertical position, and including a projecting pin on the bar arranged for reception in the index opening of the fuel tank for orienting the latter rotationally.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means includes attaching means adjustable angularly relative to the pivot axis of the pivot means for adjusting the case relative to a vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means comprises a. a pair of hinge members joined together with a hinge pin, b. a plate member secured to the case, c. one of the hinge and plAte members having a bolt-retaining opening therethrough registering with a horizontally elongated opening in the other said members, and d. a bolt extending through said openings for securing said members together releasably in predetermined positions of angular adjustment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means comprises a. a pair of hinge members joined together with a hinge pin, b. a plate member arranged to be secured to a vehicle, c. one of the hinge and plate members having a bolt-retaining opening therethrough registering with a horizontally elongated opening in the other of said members, and d. a bolt extending through said openings for securing said members together releasably in predetermined positions of angular adjustment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
127 words
The protective support of claim 1 wherein the pivot means comprises a. a pair of hinge members joined together with a hinge pin, b. a plate member secured to the case, c. one of the hinge and plate members having a bolt-retaining opening therethrough registering with a horizontally elongated opening in the other of said members, d. a bolt extending through said openings for securing said members together releasably in predetermined positions of angular adjustment, e. a second plate member arranged to be secured to a vehicle, f. the second plate member and the other hinge member having registering bolt-receiving and horizontally elongated openings therein, and g. a bolt extending through said last mentioned openings for securing said members together releasably in predetermined positions of angular adjustment.
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) | 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 |