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US3851982A
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Shock cushioning mounting means for vehicle attachments
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-10
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1992-08-10
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a cushioned mounting assembly for the attachment of canopies and the like to vehicles. The mounting means comprises a base member telescopically coupled to a support member, with resilient cushioning means pretensioned between the members. Means are provided within the mounting means to adjust the pretension of the resilient means.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 02:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/32; F16F9/54; B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0604; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45; Y10T403/454; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077; Y10T403/7079; Y10T403/7086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A resilient mounting assembly for attaching canopy structures to vehicles, said assembly comprising: a base member; a tapered bayonet mount extending upward from said base member; a support member having a tapered socket for receiving said bayonet mount; said base member and said support member each including a shoulder disposed in opposed relation; resilient means disposed between said shoulders for supporting said support member in spaced relation to said bayonet mount; a pair of aligned bores extending transversely through said socket means; a bore extending transversely through said bayonet means and partially aligned with said bores in said socket means; a bolt extending through said bores; and, cam means including a tapered sleeve carried by each end of said bolt and with the small ends thereof terminating in said pair of aligned bores to bias said shoulders toward one another to adjustably preload said resilient means so that said support member is normally supported in its vertical direction wholly by said resilient means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A resilient mounting assembly for attaching canopy structures to vehicles, said assembly comprising: a base member; a tapered bayonet mount extending upward from said base member; a support member having a tapered socket for receiving said bayonet mount; said base member and said support member each including a shoulder disposed in opposed relation; resilient means disposed between said shoulders for supporting said support member in spaced relation to said bayonet mount; a pair of aligned bores extending transversely through said socket means; a bore extending transversely through said bayonet means and partially aligned with said bores in said socket means; a bolt extending through said bores; and, cam means including a tapered sleeve carried by each end of said bolt and with the small ends thereof terminating in said pair of aligned bores to bias said shoulders toward one another to adjustably preload said resilient means so that said support member is normally supported in its vertical direction wholly by said resilient means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mounting means of claim 1 wherein one of said bores is oblong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mounting means of claim 2 comprising resilient means lining said oblong bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mounting means of claim 3 wherein said oblong bore is in said bayonet mount.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mounting means of claim 3 wherein said resilient means lining said bore is of a hardness of on the order of 60 to 90 Durometer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mounting means of claim 4 wherein said bores in said socket means include a tapered portion and a tapered sleeve cooperatively engages each of said tapered portions of said bores.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mounting means of claim 1 wherein the hardness of said resilient means is between 40 to 70 Durometer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The mounting means of claim 1 wherein said resilient means disposed between said shoulders has a hardness within the range of 40 to 70 Durometer; and, said resilient means lining said oblong bore has a hardness within the range of 60 to 90 Durometer.
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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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |