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US3866701A
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Ground support unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A ground support unit for servicing aircraft including a tractor unit with a hydrostatic transmission, an engine-starting powerpack mounted behind the rear axle opposite from the tractor engine, lift hooks for transport of the entire unit via helicopter, and a pintle hook mounted below the drive-axle level and adjacent the power pack to provide stability in towing aircraft.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter O E Bekker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/22; B64F1/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S180/00; Y10S180/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A ground support vehicle for supporting and transport by aircraft including a rear axle, a forward axle, an engine mounted adjacent said front axle, engine starting means mounted adjacent said rear axle on the side thereof remote from said engine, coupling means for engaging and moving aircraft, said coupling means including a coupling positioned below said engine-starting means and mounted on said vehicle on a plane below the level of the rear axle and lifting means distributed on said vehicle for engagement and transport by aircraft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A ground support vehicle for supporting and transport by aircraft including a rear axle, a forward axle, an engine mounted adjacent said front axle, engine starting means mounted adjacent said rear axle on the side thereof remote from said engine, coupling means for engaging and moving aircraft, said coupling means including a coupling positioned below said engine-starting means and mounted on said vehicle on a plane below the level of the rear axle and lifting means distributed on said vehicle for engagement and transport by aircraft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 1 including power transmission means for delivering power from said engine to said engine-starting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 1 in which said coupling means includes a coupling adjacent said forward axle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 1 in which said lifting means includes a pair of lift members positioned adjacent said front axle and on opposite sides of said engine, and at least one rear lift member adjacent said rear axle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 4 in which said lifting means includes a pair of rear lift members on opposite sides of said engine-starting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 2 in which said engine-starting means includes a generator, a storage battery, and a power cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A ground support vehicle according to claim 6 in which said power transmission means includes a hydrostatic transmission in driving engagement with said rear axle, a power takeoff in said power transmission means intermediate said engine and said hydrostatic transmission, and means for delivering power from said power takeoff to said generator.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |