US3800929A
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Automatic clearance adjuster for clutch bearing
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1972-08-07
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-08-07
Abstract
Abstract Linkage having integral slack adjustment gauge for use particularly with a clutch-operating fork actuated by flexible or rigid force links connecting to a manually operated pedal. The integral gauge has spaced seats of differential depths relative to the actuating link so that a shift of engagement from one seat to the other changes the stroke of the force link thereby providing a predetermined free travel for said pedal.
Inventors
- 👤 G Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/75; F16D13/752; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20558; Y10T74/2057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Linkage having an integral adjustment gauge, comprising: a. means defining an arcuately movable first member; b. means defining a reciprocal second member, one of said members having at least two contact surfaces, the first surface being arranged for a pre-installation condition of said linkage when said first surface and other member is interengaged thereby defining a first effective length for said other member, and the second surface being arranged for an operative compensated condition of said linkage when said second surface and other member is interengaged thereby defining a second effective length for said other member, and c. means for automatically moving said reciprocal second member from one contact surface to the other upon a predetermined degree of arcuate movement of said first member, said automatic moving means having a finger on said first member effective to positively engage said second member upon said predetermined degree of arcuate movement of said first member to effect said shift of engagement from one contact surface to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Linkage having an integral adjustment gauge, comprising: a. means defining an arcuately movable first member; b. means defining a reciprocal second member, one of said members having at least two contact surfaces, the first surface being arranged for a pre-installation condition of said linkage when said first surface and other member is interengaged thereby defining a first effective length for said other member, and the second surface being arranged for an operative compensated condition of said linkage when said second surface and other member is interengaged thereby defining a second effective length for said other member, and c. means for automatically moving said reciprocal second member from one contact surface to the other upon a predetermined degree of arcuate movement of said first member, said automatic moving means having a finger on said first member effective to positively engage said second member upon said predetermined degree of arcuate movement of said first member to effect said shift of engagement from one contact surface to the other.
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 |