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Motor vehicle chassis subassembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1972-09-01
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle chassis subassembly including a frame cross member, a front suspension system, a steering linkage, a power steering gear system, and a power brake booster are integrated into a single unit prior to installation of the subassembly into the vehicle. The subassembly construction permits the suspension and steering linkage to be adjusted for obtaining proper wheel alignment and the hydraulic systems of the power brake booster and power steering booster to be charged with hydraulic fluid prior to the assembly of the subassembly into the vehicle body.
Inventors
- 👤 K Arning
- 👤 R Rumpf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G21/00; B60G21/02; B60G21/04; B60G21/05; B60G21/055; B60G3/00; B60G3/18; B60G3/20; B62; B62D; B62D7/00; B62D7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, mounting means secured to said frame component and constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said hydraulic brake actuating means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, mounting means secured to said frame component and constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said hydraulic brake actuating means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
154 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, an anti-roll stabilizer bar having a transverse midportion and generally longitudinally extending end portions, said midportion being supported on said frame component, said end portions being connected to said suspension means, hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, said frame component including mounting means constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said stabilizer bar, said hydraulic brake actuating means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, an anti-roll stabilizer bar having a transverse midportion and generally longitudinally extending end portions, said midportion being supported on said frame component, said end portions being connected to said suspension means, hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, said frame component including mounting means constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said stabilizer bar, said hydraulic brake actuating means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, manually actuated hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, power brake booster means supported on said frame component and connected to said brake actuating means and constructed to provide a power assist to the manual actuation of said brake actuating means, mounting means secured to said frame component and constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said hydraulic brake actuating means, said power brake booster means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, manually actuated hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, power brake booster means supported on said frame component and connected to said brake actuating means and constructed to provide a power assist to the manual actuation of said brake actuating means, mounting means secured to said frame component and constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said hydraulic brake actuating means, said power brake booster means and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
192 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, an anti-roll stabilizer bar having a transverse midportion and generally longitudinally extend-end portions, said midportion being supported on said frame component, said end portions being connected to said suspension means, manually controlled hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, power brake booster means supported on said frame component and connected to said brake actuating means and constructed to provide a power assist to the manual control of said brake actuating means, said frame component including mounting means constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said stabilizer bar, said hydraulic brake actuating means, said power brake booster means, and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
192 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly comprising a frame component and front wheel support means, suspension means interconnecting said wheel support means and said frame component, said suspension means being constructed to resiliently support said wheel support means for jounce and rebound movement relative to said frame component, an anti-roll stabilizer bar having a transverse midportion and generally longitudinally extend-end portions, said midportion being supported on said frame component, said end portions being connected to said suspension means, manually controlled hydraulic brake actuating means secured to said frame component, wheel brake means secured to said wheel support means, hydraulic conduit means interconnecting said brake actuating means and said wheel brake means, power brake booster means supported on said frame component and connected to said brake actuating means and constructed to provide a power assist to the manual control of said brake actuating means, said frame component including mounting means constructed to connect said subassembly including said frame component, said wheel support means, said suspension means, said stabilizer bar, said hydraulic brake actuating means, said power brake booster means, and said wheel brake means as a unit to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A motor vehicle chassis subassembly according to claim 4 and including: said brake means portion of said subassembly being charged with brake fluid prior to the connection of said subassembly to the chassis of a motor vehicle.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |