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US3882886A
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Support device for flexible hoses
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-01
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A support system for flexible members such as hydraulic hoses, cables and the like. The system includes an elongated nonmetallic flexible band attached at opposite ends thereof to two relatively movable members between which the hydraulic hoses extend. The flexible non-metallic band includes a plurality of flexible bundling straps, of cloth material or the like, attachable to both the non-metallic band and the hoses so as to produce a relatively self-supporting grouping of hoses and band. When held by the instant support system, the hoses are constrained to move in a plane normal to the axis of rotational movement between the first and second relatively movable members.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E Ely
- 👤 Warner G Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:51
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/20; E02F9/22; E02F9/2264; E02F9/2275; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/64; E02F3/65; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/01; F16L3/015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6855; Y10T137/6918; Y10T137/6921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A supporting system for a flexible member extending between first and second relatively movable members and attached to said first and second relatively movable members at first and second ends of said flexible member, said supporting system including non-metallic band means extending between said first and second relatively movable members and attached respectively at opposite ends thereof for movement with said first and second movable members, said non-metallic band means including flexible strap means for flexible attachment to said flexible member, said flexible member and said non-metallic band means when secured together by means of said strap means form a self-supporting bundle capable of appreciable flexure in only one predetermined plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A supporting system for a flexible member extending between first and second relatively movable members and attached to said first and second relatively movable members at first and second ends of said flexible member, said supporting system including non-metallic band means extending between said first and second relatively movable members and attached respectively at opposite ends thereof for movement with said first and second movable members, said non-metallic band means including flexible strap means for flexible attachment to said flexible member, said flexible member and said non-metallic band means when secured together by means of said strap means form a self-supporting bundle capable of appreciable flexure in only one predetermined plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said first and second relatively movable members are first and second components of an earthmoving scraper vehicle and wherein said flexible member is a first hydraulic hose attached to said first and second components by means of relatively rigid hose fitting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said non-metallic band means include an elongated flexible band member having opposite ends thereon each one respectively attached to one of said rigid hose fitting members on said first and second components.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said opposite ends are attached to said fitting members by U-shaped rigid clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said flexible strap means include at least one strap member fabricated from woven cloth material and equipped with buckle means for fastening said strap member about said hydraulic hose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said strap member is attached to said elongated band member by means of rivets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said elongated band member is fabricated from woven cloth material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 3 fUrther including a plurality of hydraulic hoses, each bundled together with said band member and said first hydraulic hose by said strap means to form an arcuate loop configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said hydraulic hoses are restrained for movement by said supporting system within the plane of said loop.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2668557A
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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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |