US3898791A
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Electrically driven timers
Assignee: Gebrueder Junghans GmbH
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Filing: 1974-06-25
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-06-25
Abstract
Abstract An electrically powered timer mechanism includes a mounting plate and a conductor plate securable thereto. The mounting plate carries a timer mechanism, including a magnet assembly. The conductor plate carries a coil which is disposable in operating relationship with the magnet assembly when the mounting plate and conductor plate are connected. The mounting plate includes a slit which is predisposed relative to the magnet assembly for receiving the coil. The conductor plate has an aperture which can be placed on a peg of the mounting plate. The coil can be inserted into the slit to insure instant alignment relative to the magnet assembly. A screw can then be inserted to fixedly couple the mounting plate and the conductor plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Wolber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:19
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/04; G04C3/06; G04C3/065; G04C10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A subassembly for electrically powered timer mechanisms, said subassembly comprising: housing means; mounting plate means; timer means mounted to said mounting plate means including magnet means; conductor plate means; connecting means for connecting said housing means, mounting plate means, and conductor plate means together; coil means mounted to said conductor plate means; said connecting means including at least two supporting means for mounting said conductor plate means to said mounting plate means; at least one of said supporting means receiving securing means for fixedly securing said conductor plate means to said mounting plate means; and alignment means carried by said mounting plate means in predetermined position relative to said magnet means for aligning said coil means in proper orientation relative to said magnet means when said conductor plate means is mounted to said mounting plate means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A subassembly for electrically powered timer mechanisms, said subassembly comprising: housing means; mounting plate means; timer means mounted to said mounting plate means including magnet means; conductor plate means; connecting means for connecting said housing means, mounting plate means, and conductor plate means together; coil means mounted to said conductor plate means; said connecting means including at least two supporting means for mounting said conductor plate means to said mounting plate means; at least one of said supporting means receiving securing means for fixedly securing said conductor plate means to said mounting plate means; and alignment means carried by said mounting plate means in predetermined position relative to said magnet means for aligning said coil means in proper orientation relative to said magnet means when said conductor plate means is mounted to said mounting plate means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A subassembly according to claim 1 wherein said coil is mounted at one side to said conducting plate means, the other side of said coil protruding from said conducting plate means to engage said alignment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 wherein said alignment means is attached to said mounting plate means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 wherein said alignment means comprises an integral portion of said mounting plate means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 whereIn said alignment means comprises means defining a slit for receiving said coil means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 wherein said alignment means comprises a fork-shaped element having a pair of parallel internal surfaces defining an open ended slit for receiving said coil means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A subassembly according to claim 6 wherein said surfaces are flared outwardly at the open end of said slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 wherein said alignment means comprises parallel surfaces formed within said mounting plate means, said surfaces defining an open ended slit for receiving said coil means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A subassembly according to claim 8 wherein said surfaces are flared outwardly at the open end of said slit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A subassembly according to claim 2 wherein said supporting means each comprise conical posts mounted on said mounting plate means and apertures being formed in said conductor plate means alignable with said posts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A subassembly according to claim 10 wherein one of said posts includes a bore alignable with a corresponding one of said apertures of said conducting plate means for receiving a fastener.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A subassembly according to claim 11 wherein the other of said posts includes a peg at its outer end for reception in the other of said apertures.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A subassembly according to claim 11 wherein said posts are hollow, said housing means including additional conical posts shaped for reception within said conical posts of said mounting plate means; one of said additional posts including an opening for reception of said fastener means.
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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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |