US3918540A
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Removable side panel
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A removable side panel on a tractor permitting access to the engine compartment and the accessory compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Haupt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:22
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor comprising, a vehicle chassis, an engine hood, a front engine hood support means for said engine hood supported on said chassis including, a grill means supporting the forward end of said hood, and a radiator rearwardly of said grill means supporting a portion of said hood and defining an accessory compartment forward of the engine with an access opening on the side of said tractor, a rear engine hood support means defining an engine compartment with the rear portion of said front engine hood support means rearwardly of said radiator with a second access opening on the side of said tractor, a removable side panel extending substantially the length of the engine compartment and the accessory compartment removably supported on said engine hood, said hood including a mounting portion for mounting said side panel, an upper supported edge portion on said side panel for supporting said side panel on said engine hood, hook and slot means interconnecting said side panel with said hood, alignment means including guiding means on said engine hood and guided means on said panel to facilitate mounting said side panel on said engine hood, latch means removably fastening said side panel on the side of said tractor permitting removal of said panel to thereby provide complete access to said accessory compartment and said engine compartment through said access openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor comprising, a vehicle chassis, an engine hood, a front engine hood support means for said engine hood supported on said chassis including, a grill means supporting the forward end of said hood, and a radiator rearwardly of said grill means supporting a portion of said hood and defining an accessory compartment forward of the engine with an access opening on the side of said tractor, a rear engine hood support means defining an engine compartment with the rear portion of said front engine hood support means rearwardly of said radiator with a second access opening on the side of said tractor, a removable side panel extending substantially the length of the engine compartment and the accessory compartment removably supported on said engine hood, said hood including a mounting portion for mounting said side panel, an upper supported edge portion on said side panel for supporting said side panel on said engine hood, hook and slot means interconnecting said side panel with said hood, alignment means including guiding means on said engine hood and guided means on said panel to facilitate mounting said side panel on said engine hood, latch means removably fastening said side panel on the side of said tractor permitting removal of said panel to thereby provide complete access to said accessory compartment and said engine compartment through said access openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 including means supporting an air cleaner inlet for extending through said hood.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 including means supporting a muffler for extending through the hood of said engine hood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said side panel mounting portion on said hood defines a supporting surface, said upper supporting edge portion on said side panel defining a supported panel surface, a plurality of rubber bumpers positioned intermediate the supporting surface of said side panel mounting portion of said engine hood and the supported surface of the upper edge portion of said side panel to resiliently mount said side panel on said engine hood, said hook and slot means include slots in said supporting surface and hooks on said supported surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 including an air cleaner mounted in the accessory compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said hood mounting portion defines a plurality of horizontally positioned slots, the upper portion of said side panel defines a plurality of downwardly extending hooks for reception in saiD slots to suspend said side panel on said hood by said hook and slot means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 6 wherein said alignment means includes said guiding means mounted on the side of said engine hood, said guided means includes an alignment fork fastened to the inner side of said side panel having downwardly extending legs for alignment on said guiding means to align the hooks on said side panel in the slots on said hood as it is assembled on said hood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
A removable side panel of an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mounting portion of said hood defines a mounting surface and a plurality of slots of said hook and slot means on said hood, said supported edge portion defines a supported surface and a plurality of hooks mounted on said side panel for reception in said slots, a plurality of rubber bumpers between said mounting surface and said supported surface for resiliently mounting said panel in spaced relation on said hood to prevent contact between said side panel and said hood.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said side panel mounting portion on said hood defines a horizontal mounting surface, said upper supported edge portion on said side panel defines a mating supported surface, rubber bumpers positioned between said surfaces of said hood and panel to resiliently seat said panel, a rubber bumper on said guiding means engaging said panel on a vertical surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A removable side panel on an engine hood of a tractor as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rearward engine hood support means defines a firewall for supporting the rear portion of said engine hood.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |