US3825359A
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Releasable mounting for cylindrical objects
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-14
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A compact economically manufactured mounting device provides for disengageably fastening cylindrical objects, such as electrical circuit elements or the like, to a support member. A tubular base is attachable to the support and has an internal passage for receiving a portion of the cylindrical object to be mounted thereon. The end of the base into which the cylindrical object extends has an annular outer surface which is eccentric relative to the internal passage. A locking ring encircles another portion of the cylindrical object and is abutted against the end of the base, the locking ring having an annular inner surface which is also eccentric relative to the passage through the ring and which is fitted against the eccentric outer surface of the base. Turning of the ring relative to the base then tightly clamps the base, locking ring and cylindrical object together.
Inventors
- 👤 C Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/0406; F16B7/0426; F16B7/18; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/054; F16D; F16D1/00; F16D1/06; F16D1/08; F16D1/0817; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
Means for fastening an object to a support member, said object having a smooth surfaced cylindrical end portion, comprising: a tubular base having a passage therein for receiving said smooth surfaced end portion of said object and having means for attachment to said support member, and a locking ring having a passage for also receiving said smooth surfaced end portion of said object and having an end movable into abutment with an end of said base, one of said base and said ring having a continuOus annular outer surface adjacent to said end thereof which outer surface is eccentric with respect to said passage thereof and the other of said base and said ring having a continuous annular inner surface which is eccentric with respect to said passage thereof, whereby said object may be retained at said supporting member by fitting said ring against said base with said outer and inner surfaces in abutment and then rotating said ring relative to said base, means defining a visible mark on said ring and means defining a visible mark on said base for facilitating positioning of said ring on said base with the centers of curvature of said eccentric inner and outer surfaces in coincidence, wherein said means defining a visible mark on said ring is also a means for facilitating turning of said ring relative to said base, and said tubular base is attached to said support member by threaded means and wherein said means defining a visible mark on said tubular base is a radially directed tool receiving element therein for facilitating mounting of said base on said support member as well as for facilitating positioning of said ring of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
Means for fastening an object to a support member, said object having a smooth surfaced cylindrical end portion, comprising: a tubular base having a passage therein for receiving said smooth surfaced end portion of said object and having means for attachment to said support member, and a locking ring having a passage for also receiving said smooth surfaced end portion of said object and having an end movable into abutment with an end of said base, one of said base and said ring having a continuOus annular outer surface adjacent to said end thereof which outer surface is eccentric with respect to said passage thereof and the other of said base and said ring having a continuous annular inner surface which is eccentric with respect to said passage thereof, whereby said object may be retained at said supporting member by fitting said ring against said base with said outer and inner surfaces in abutment and then rotating said ring relative to said base, means defining a visible mark on said ring and means defining a visible mark on said base for facilitating positioning of said ring on said base with the centers of curvature of said eccentric inner and outer surfaces in coincidence, wherein said means defining a visible mark on said ring is also a means for facilitating turning of said ring relative to said base, and said tubular base is attached to said support member by threaded means and wherein said means defining a visible mark on said tubular base is a radially directed tool receiving element therein for facilitating mounting of said base on said support member as well as for facilitating positioning of said ring of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein said means defining a visible mark on said ring is a radially directed bore therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |