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Front end weight carrier
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-02
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A front end weight carrier for supporting a plurality of front end weights to provide traction and stabilization for steering on the front end of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Sieren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/08; B62D49/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A front end weight carrier assembly comprising, a front end of a vehicle chassis defining an undersurface, a carrier defining a substantially vertical bar extending transversely across the front of said vehicle chassis with said bar extending upwardly in spaced relation from the front of said chassis, a generally horizontal supporting plate, an intermediate adjoining section integrally connecting to the lower edge of said bar and to said plate and defining a curved seating surface, fastening means connecting said plate to the undersurface of the front of said vehicle chassis, means defining a plurality of holes across the length of said bar, at least one weight defining a hook hanging on said bar and defining a mating surface resting against said seating surface, bracket means on each side of said weight each having a portion extending into one of said holes in said bar, fastening means on each of said bracket means each compressively engaging a weight transversely for compressively retaining said weight on said carrier when said fastening means is tightened to thereby retain said weight on said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A front end weight carrier assembly comprising, a front end of a vehicle chassis defining an undersurface, a carrier defining a substantially vertical bar extending transversely across the front of said vehicle chassis with said bar extending upwardly in spaced relation from the front of said chassis, a generally horizontal supporting plate, an intermediate adjoining section integrally connecting to the lower edge of said bar and to said plate and defining a curved seating surface, fastening means connecting said plate to the undersurface of the front of said vehicle chassis, means defining a plurality of holes across the length of said bar, at least one weight defining a hook hanging on said bar and defining a mating surface resting against said seating surface, bracket means on each side of said weight each having a portion extending into one of said holes in said bar, fastening means on each of said bracket means each compressively engaging a weight transversely for compressively retaining said weight on said carrier when said fastening means is tightened to thereby retain said weight on said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said front end of the vehicle chassis defines a substantially horizontal undersurface for mounting said carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bar, said plate, and said adjoining section all define an integral member of substantially uniform thickness.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said carrier defines a rectangular-shaped member curved at its adjoining section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said carrier defines a plurality of bolt holes in said plate for fastening said carrier to the undersurface of said vehicle chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plurality of holes in said bar define a horizontal linear relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bar defines a horizontal upper surface and vertical side surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said curved seating surface defines an arcuate seating surface by the adjoining section connecting said bar with said plate for engaging said weight, said weight defining a mating surface resting against said arcuate seating surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
A front end weight carrier assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said weight defines said hook on the rearward side of said weight, means defining a substantial portion of weight forwardly of said hook causing said hook to rotate about the pivot of the engagement of said hook with said bar, said weight thereby firmly pressing against said carrier when mounted on said carrier.
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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |