US3981530A
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Energy absorbing loading table mount
Assignee: Mitsubishi Motors Corp
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-09-21
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A truck described herein comprises a loading table mounted on a body frame of said truck in such manner that said loading table may move in the forward direction along said body frame when an impact force larger than a predetermined value is applied to a vehicle body of said truck. An energy absorber means is interposed between said body frame and said loading table for absorbing the kinetic energy possessed by said loading table. In one aspect of the invention, the truck also comprises a stopper mounted on said body frame to limit the forward motion of said loading table along said body frame, the stopper also including separate energy absorber means for absorbing the kinetic energy of said loading table. Each of said energy absorber means consists of a member which absorbs the kinetic energy through friction, elastic deformation, plastic deformation, or through their combined effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Yamanaka
- 👤 Katsumi Terakado
- 👤 Naofumi Nagaike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D27/04; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/16; B62D21/00; B62D21/15; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R2021/0065; B60R2021/0074
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A truck comprising: a body frame; a loading table positioned on said frame; energy absorber means operatively related to said frame and the table, said energy absorber means including friction plates interposed between said body frame and said loading table and means for joining said table to the frame, said joining means comprising metallic plates each having a lower portion secured to said body frame and an upper portion drilled with at least one bolt hole adapted to receive a bolt to secure the plate to said loading table, each plate being formed with a slot extending from one of said bolt holes in the forward direction and having a width smaller than a diameter of said bolt hole, said joining means being responsive to a force on said table in excess of a predetermined value for permitting movement of the table with respect to the frame whereby kinetic energy of said moving table is absorbed by said energy absorber means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A truck comprising: a body frame; a loading table positioned on said frame; energy absorber means operatively related to said frame and the table, said energy absorber means including friction plates interposed between said body frame and said loading table and means for joining said table to the frame, said joining means comprising metallic plates each having a lower portion secured to said body frame and an upper portion drilled with at least one bolt hole adapted to receive a bolt to secure the plate to said loading table, each plate being formed with a slot extending from one of said bolt holes in the forward direction and having a width smaller than a diameter of said bolt hole, said joining means being responsive to a force on said table in excess of a predetermined value for permitting movement of the table with respect to the frame whereby kinetic energy of said moving table is absorbed by said energy absorber means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A truck according to claim 1, wherein said slot also is inclined downwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A truck comprising: a body frame; a loading table positioned on said frame; energy absorber means operatively related to said frame and the table, said energy absorber means including means for joining said table to the frame, said joining means comprising a plate through which fastening bolts extend to connect said body frame and said loading table to prevent slip therebetween, said plate having at least one slot for receiving a bolt, said joining means being responsive to a force on said table in excess of a predetermined value for permitting movement of the table with respect to the frame whereby said bolt expands said slot resulting in plastic deformation of the plate and absorption of kinetic energy of said moving table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A truck comprising: a body frame; a loading table positioned on said frame; energy absorber means operatively related to said frame and the table, said energy absorber means including means for joining said table to the frame, said joining means comprising a plate through which fastening bolts extend to connect said body frame and said loading table to prevent slip therebetween, said plate having at least one slot for receiving a bolt, said joining means being responsive to a force on said table in excess of a predetermined value for permitting movement of the table with respect to the frame whereby said bolt expands said slot resulting in plastic deformation of the plate and absorption of kinetic energy of said moving table.
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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) | 1979-09-21 | 1980-03-22 | 1980-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-21 | 1984-03-22 | 1984-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-21 | 1988-03-22 | 1988-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |