US3881769A
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Means for securing insulation to a vehicle enclosure
Assignee: Fiat Allis Europe SpA
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Filing: 1973-09-06
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-09-06
Abstract
Abstract Lugs are formed on a wall part of a side panel of a vehicle enclosure and extend inwardly toward a frame member so that when insulation is pushed between the frame member and the lugs, the lugs will hold the insulation in place. The lugs are formed at the extreme upper end of the wall part of the panel by a simple stamping operation. A rain gutter corner part is disposed in overlapping relation to the upper end of the wall part and is secured thereto by welding.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Metzke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:36
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a vehicle enclosure of the type having a frame to which panels are secured, the combination comprising: an elongated frame member comprising a first surface, a panel defining a side of said enclosure and having a portion in juxtaposed relation to but spaced from said first surface of said frame member, said portion of said panel including a plurality of spaced apart lugs projecting in the direction of and at an angle to said first surface of said frame member, and a pliable insulation member having an edge portion disposed between said first surface of said frame member and said lugs, the insulation member being compressed to a reduced thickness in the area of contact with said lugs whereby said insulation member is releasably held in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a vehicle enclosure of the type having a frame to which panels are secured, the combination comprising: an elongated frame member comprising a first surface, a panel defining a side of said enclosure and having a portion in juxtaposed relation to but spaced from said first surface of said frame member, said portion of said panel including a plurality of spaced apart lugs projecting in the direction of and at an angle to said first surface of said frame member, and a pliable insulation member having an edge portion disposed between said first surface of said frame member and said lugs, the insulation member being compressed to a reduced thickness in the area of contact with said lugs whereby said insulation member is releasably held in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein said panel is secured to said frame member in such a manner as to define a pocket between said first surface of said frame member and said portion of said panel and wherein said lugs extend at an angle into said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The enclosure of claim 2 wherein said panel includes a wall part with an edge in generally parallel disposition relative to the adjacent first surface of said frame member, wherein said lugs are formed in said edge and extend inwardly into said pocket and wherein said panel includes a curved corner part connected to said frame member and in outwardly overlapping relation to and connected to said portion of said wall part in which said lugs are formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The enclosure of claim 3 wherein said corner part comprises a rain gutter defined by a curved portion of said curved corner part which is in outwardly overlapping relation to said wall part of said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
183 words
In a vehicle enclosure of the type having a frame to which panels are secured, the combination comprising: an elongated frame member near a corner of said enclosure, said frame member comprising a first surface, a panel defining a side of said enclosure and comprising a curved corner part connected to said frame member to define a pocket and a wall part connected to said corner part in inwardly overlapping relation, said wall part having a portion along one edge thereof which is in juxtaposed relation to but spaced from said first surface of said frame member, said portion of said panel including a plurality of spaced apart lugs integrally formed in said edge and projecting in the direction of and at an angle to said first surface of said frame member and into said pocket, and a pliable insulation member having an edge portion disposed between said first surface of said frame member and said lugs, the insulation member being compressed to a reduced thickness in the area of contact with said lugs whereby said insulation member is releasably held in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
183 words
In a vehicle enclosure of the type having a frame to which panels are secured, the combination comprising: an elongated frame member near a corner of said enclosure, said frame member comprising a first surface, a panel defining a side of said enclosure and comprising a curved corner part connected to said frame member to define a pocket and a wall part connected to said corner part in inwardly overlapping relation, said wall part having a portion along one edge thereof which is in juxtaposed relation to but spaced from said first surface of said frame member, said portion of said panel including a plurality of spaced apart lugs integrally formed in said edge and projecting in the direction of and at an angle to said first surface of said frame member and into said pocket, and a pliable insulation member having an edge portion disposed between said first surface of said frame member and said lugs, the insulation member being compressed to a reduced thickness in the area of contact with said lugs whereby said insulation member is releasably held in place.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The enclosure of claim 4 wherein said corner part comprises a rain gutter defined by a curved portion of said curved corner part which is in outwardly overlapping relation to said wall part of said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The enclosure of claim 5 wherein said elongated frame member comprises a second surface opposite said first surface, wherein said insulation member extends around said elongated frame member from said first surface to said second surface, and including means for releasably securing said insulation member to said second surface of said elongated frame member.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |