US3874536A
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Spare tire holder for an automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-25
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A spare tire holder device having a spare time thereon for an automobile or the like is tightened to the vehicle chassis by a chain between the chassis and the holder which is wound by rotation of a planet gear engaged with a link gear, and thereby pulsating motion is avoided during winding and a secure seating of the holder is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Watanabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:11
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D43/00; B62D43/02; B62D43/04; B62D43/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A spare tire holder device comprising: a. a bracket means for the detachable mounting of a spare tire wheel; b. a winch mounted on a vehicle chassis; c. a chain or the like connected to said winch and said bracket means to pull on and hold said bracket means with said spare tire wheel thereon; wherein said winch comprises: d. a gearing transmission comprising: e. a winding wheel about which said chain or the like is wound thus pulling said bracket means; said winding wheel being integral with a link gear engaged with a planet gear, said being integral with a drive shaft which slides over a limited range in an elongate rectangular aperature to accommodate pulsation caused by the winding or unwinding of said chain or like because of the uneven contact surface of the chain or the like and the winding surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A spare tire holder device comprising: a. a bracket means for the detachable mounting of a spare tire wheel; b. a winch mounted on a vehicle chassis; c. a chain or the like connected to said winch and said bracket means to pull on and hold said bracket means with said spare tire wheel thereon; wherein said winch comprises: d. a gearing transmission comprising: e. a winding wheel about which said chain or the like is wound thus pulling said bracket means; said winding wheel being integral with a link gear engaged with a planet gear, said being integral with a drive shaft which slides over a limited range in an elongate rectangular aperature to accommodate pulsation caused by the winding or unwinding of said chain or like because of the uneven contact surface of the chain or the like and the winding surface.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |