US3883206A
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Centering and anchoring device
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1973-05-07
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A centering and anchoring device for electrical apparatus. The wall of an enclosure has a fixed bracket member with a threaded opening while the clamping structure of an electrical apparatus is provided with an enlarged opening to substantially align with the threaded opening in the fixed bracket. A threaded bolt with a cone shaped washer fits into the enlarged opening and is threaded into the bracket. The cone shaped washer centers the electrical apparatus within the enclosure and secures it within such enclosure to the threaded bracket fixed to the wall of the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H Baughman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A centering and anchoring device for holding an apparatus in an enclosure during use comprising an enclosure having opposed side walls, at least two brackets secured to said side walls, threaded openings in said brackets, an apparatus within said enclosure, a bar fixed to said apparatus, said bar dimensioned to overlie said brackets, said bar having enlarged openings, one said enlarged opening overlying each said threaded opening in said brackets, a bolt extending through each said enlarged opening and threaded into each said threaded opening and a conical washer mounted on each said bolt and in secure engagement with each said enlarged opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A centering and anchoring device for holding an apparatus in an enclosure during use comprising an enclosure having opposed side walls, at least two brackets secured to said side walls, threaded openings in said brackets, an apparatus within said enclosure, a bar fixed to said apparatus, said bar dimensioned to overlie said brackets, said bar having enlarged openings, one said enlarged opening overlying each said threaded opening in said brackets, a bolt extending through each said enlarged opening and threaded into each said threaded opening and a conical washer mounted on each said bolt and in secure engagement with each said enlarged opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A centering and anchoring device as claimed in claim 1 in which said conical washers have an offset opening extending therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A centering and anchoring device for holding an apparatus in an enclosure during use comprising an enclosure having opposed side walls, at least one bracket secured to each of said side walls, a threaded opening in each said bracket, an apparatus within said enclosure, a brace fixed to said apparatus, said brace dimensioned such that one end of said brace will overlie said bracket on one of said side walls and the other end of said brace will overlie said bracket on the other of said opposed side walls, said brace having an enlarged opening at each end thereof, one said enlarged opening overlYing each said threaded opening in each said bracket, a bolt extending through each said enlarged opening and threaded into each said threaded opening and a conical washer mounted on each said bolt and in secure engagement with each said enlarged opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A centering and anchoring device for holding an apparatus in an enclosure during use comprising an enclosure having opposed side walls, at least one bracket secured to each of said side walls, a threaded opening in each said bracket, an apparatus within said enclosure, a brace fixed to said apparatus, said brace dimensioned such that one end of said brace will overlie said bracket on one of said side walls and the other end of said brace will overlie said bracket on the other of said opposed side walls, said brace having an enlarged opening at each end thereof, one said enlarged opening overlYing each said threaded opening in each said bracket, a bolt extending through each said enlarged opening and threaded into each said threaded opening and a conical washer mounted on each said bolt and in secure engagement with each said enlarged opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A centering and anchoring device as claimed in claim 3 in which said conical washers have an offset opening extending therethrough.
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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 |