US3843191A
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Clip-retained,noise-suppression material for vehicle cabs
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-26
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-03-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved manner of detachably retaining sound-suppressing material on the walls of vehicle cabs in the form of retaining clips for holding the sound-suppressing material edges.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rediger
- 👤 D Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In a vehicle cab having a plurality of walls defining generally planar surfaces with edges therearound joined to form corners and supported by a plurality of horizontal and vertical beam members, generally planar panels contactingly positioned against said walls and similarly having edges therearound in juxtaposed relationship with the wall edges, the improvement comprising a plurality of retainer clip means for releasably securing said panels in their contacting positions, wherein said clip means comprise generally U-shaped edge retainer clips including generally parallel inner and outer legs joined by a bight portion so as to partially encompass the panel edge, an opening in said bight portion, and further including an edge clamping means comprising an edge clamp having elongated leg inserted through said opening and having a lip portion thereof contacting said edge retainer clip, whereby said panels may be easily removed and installed by removing said retainer clip means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In a vehicle cab having a plurality of walls defining generally planar surfaces with edges therearound joined to form corners and supported by a plurality of horizontal and vertical beam members, generally planar panels contactingly positioned against said walls and similarly having edges therearound in juxtaposed relationship with the wall edges, the improvement comprising a plurality of retainer clip means for releasably securing said panels in their contacting positions, wherein said clip means comprise generally U-shaped edge retainer clips including generally parallel inner and outer legs joined by a bight portion so as to partially encompass the panel edge, an opening in said bight portion, and further including an edge clamping means comprising an edge clamp having elongated leg inserted through said opening and having a lip portion thereof contacting said edge retainer clip, whereby said panels may be easily removed and installed by removing said retainer clip means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said walls have generally planar windows therein supported by molding therearound, an opening in said panel defining edges around said window and wherein said retainer clip means further comprises a plurality of retaining clips engageable with said molding and said panel opening edges so as to provide retention of said panels against said walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein each of said retaining clips comprise generally S-shaped members having a clamping leg and a retaining leg in generally parallel relation and joined by a web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said clamping means further comprise a plurality of generally L-shaped corner retainer clips having a pair of legs joined at right angles, one leg being releasably fastened to a vertical member by a fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention of claim 1 further including a ceiling in said cab and having a horizontal beam member thereon, a pair of panels juxtaposed on either side of said horizontal beam member and wherein said clamping means further comprise a plurality of generally planar ceiling clips secured to said horizontal beam by fasteners, said ceiling clips extending on either side of said horizontal beam so as to contact and retain the pair of panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said lip on said elongated leg is a generally arcuate extension of said elongated leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said edge clamping means further comprises a bracket extending from said vertical member and a fastener releasably securing said edge clamp to said bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the opening is larger than said elongated leg whereby adJustment of the edge retainer clip with respect to the elongated leg is facilitated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the panels are made of sound-suppressing material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |