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US3800896A
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Shock absorber mount for vehicles with skis
Assignee: ZEAL CORP
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Filing: 1973-04-19
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1993-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A shock absorber mount for vehicles with skis wherein the shock absorber is so attached to the springs and skis that normal shock absorber action is possible.
Inventors
- 👤 R Albertson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:13
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B17/00; B62B17/02; B62B17/04; B60; B60G; B60G15/00; B60G15/02; B62M; B62M27/00; B62M27/02; B62M2027/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A shock absorber attachment for a vehicle with a ski element and having a leaf spring unit mounted between said vehicle and said ski element comprising: a. a first mount pivotally attached to said ski element and a second mount rigidly attached to said spring unit; b. a shock absorber having a movable arm and a stationary arm with one arm coupled to said first mount a distance R1 from the pivot point and the other arm attached to said second mount, and c. means coupled between said first and second mounts as a lever arm with one end coupled to said first mount at a point a distance R2 from said pivot point whereby when said spring unit compresses a small forward movement, x, of said lever arm causes a large movement, d, of said movable shock absorber arm according to the equation d x (R1 divided by R2).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A shock absorber attachment for a vehicle with a ski element and having a leaf spring unit mounted between said vehicle and said ski element comprising: a. a first mount pivotally attached to said ski element and a second mount rigidly attached to said spring unit; b. a shock absorber having a movable arm and a stationary arm with one arm coupled to said first mount a distance R1 from the pivot point and the other arm attached to said second mount, and c. means coupled between said first and second mounts as a lever arm with one end coupled to said first mount at a point a distance R2 from said pivot point whereby when said spring unit compresses a small forward movement, x, of said lever arm causes a large movement, d, of said movable shock absorber arm according to the equation d x (R1 divided by R2).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A shock absorber attachment as in claim 1 wherein said lever arm means comprises: a. said spring unit having one end thereof rotatably attached to said first mount at said distance R2.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
a shock absorber attachment as in claim 1 wherein said lever arm means comprises: a. a rod having oNe end rotatably attached to said first mount at said distance R2 and the other end attached to said second mount.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
155 words
A shock absorber attachment for a vehicle with a ski element and having a leaf spring unit mounted between said vehicle and said ski element comprising: a. a first mount rigidly attached to said ski element and a second mount pivotably attached to said spring unit; b. a shock absorber having a movable arm and a stationary arm with one arm coupled to said first mount and the other arm coupled to said second mount a distance R1 from the pivot point, c. a rod coupled between said first and second mounts as a lever arm with one end coupled to said first mount and the other end rotatably attached to said second mount at a distance R2 from said pivot point whereby when said spring unit compresses, a small forward movement, x, of said second mount pivot point causes a large movement, d, of said shock absorber arm according to the equation d x(R1/R2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
155 words
A shock absorber attachment for a vehicle with a ski element and having a leaf spring unit mounted between said vehicle and said ski element comprising: a. a first mount rigidly attached to said ski element and a second mount pivotably attached to said spring unit; b. a shock absorber having a movable arm and a stationary arm with one arm coupled to said first mount and the other arm coupled to said second mount a distance R1 from the pivot point, c. a rod coupled between said first and second mounts as a lever arm with one end coupled to said first mount and the other end rotatably attached to said second mount at a distance R2 from said pivot point whereby when said spring unit compresses, a small forward movement, x, of said second mount pivot point causes a large movement, d, of said shock absorber arm according to the equation d x(R1/R2).
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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |