US3901046A
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Weight balancing assembly
Assignee: Gebr Hofmann GmbH and Co KG Maschinenfabrik
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Filing: 1974-03-12
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A balancing weight assembly with a clip having a clamping head for securing the clip to an elongate rotary body and a set of balancing members which can be attached to the clip for balancing with a barbed portion of each member so attached engaging a one of a number of recesses on the side of the clip adjacent the rotary body.
Inventors
- 👤 Dionys Hofmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/32; F16F15/34; F16F15/322; F16D; F16D2300/00; F16D2300/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A balancing weight assembly for balancing an elongate rotary body, comprising a clip having a clamping head and recesses on the side of the body for holding balancing weight members, and a set of balancing weight members, one or more of which can in use be fitted on the clip for balancing, the balancing weight members of the set being graduated in weight and the heaviest balancing weight member of the set substantially corresponding to the weight of the clamping head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A balancing weight assembly for balancing an elongate rotary body, comprising a clip having a clamping head and recesses on the side of the body for holding balancing weight members, and a set of balancing weight members, one or more of which can in use be fitted on the clip for balancing, the balancing weight members of the set being graduated in weight and the heaviest balancing weight member of the set substantially corresponding to the weight of the clamping head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A balancing weight assembly according to claim 1 wherein each said recess is formed by a tongue portion on the clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A balancing weight assembly according to claim 2 wherein each balancing weight member has a clip member with barb portions insertable into a respective said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A balancing weight assembly for balancing an elongate rotary body, comprising a clip having a clamping head, and a set of balancing weight members, one or more of which can in use be fitted between the rotary body and the clip for balancing, the balancing weight members of the set being graduated in weight with the heaviest balancing weight member of the set substantially corresponding to the weight of the clamping head and each having raised portions thereon for preventing lateral movement relative to the clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A balancing weight assembly for balancing an elongate rotary body, comprising a clip having a clamping head, and a set of balancing weight members, one or more of which can in use be fitted between the rotary body and the clip for balancing, the balancing weight members of the set being graduated in weight with the heaviest balancing weight member of the set substantially corresponding to the weight of the clamping head and each having raised portions thereon for preventing lateral movement relative to the clip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A balancing weight assembly according to claim 4 wherein said means for preventing the lateral movement comprises chamfered portions at respective edges of the balancing weight member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A balancing weight assembly according to claim 1 wherein the clamping head and/or the weight members are accentuated by coloring thereof.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |