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Structure for accommodating realignment of deformed vehicles

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-06-30
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Abstract

Abstract An integrated structure is disclosed for completely enveloping vehicles having a damaged and/or misaligned chassis or frame, which structure serves en masse as an anchor point for hydraulic jacks and other tools used in straightening the chassis or frame.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frank Step

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 232 words
An assembly for containing a plurality of vehicles and anchoring vehicle frame and chassis straightening tools, said assembly comprising: a. a parallel set of a plurality of steel-reinforced cages, platforms and piers disposed within a building; b. said cages including a superstructure having a plurality of vertically disposed posts and horizontally disposed beams defining a multiple of parallel bays extending to common opposed sides of said superstructure; c. each bay having an opening at each end thereof for ingress and egress of a vehicle at either of said opposed sides; d. each juxtaposed pair of bays sharing common vertical posts and horizontal beams; e. said superstructure being effective to envelop the sides and tops of the vehicles located therein; f. a parallel pair of said platforms being horizontally disposed within each said bay and extending between each end of the bays; g. each said pair of platforms being effective to support a vehicle within the respective bay and further effective to allow passage completely through each bay; h. a pillar located at the ends of each bay to support each platform; i. a foundation disposed beneath the superstructure for receiving the lower ends of each of said posts and said pillars; j. a plurality of removable piers wherein each pier extends between the extremity of each platform and said foundation; and k. vehicle frame and chassis straightening tools anchored on said superstructure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 232 words
An assembly for containing a plurality of vehicles and anchoring vehicle frame and chassis straightening tools, said assembly comprising: a. a parallel set of a plurality of steel-reinforced cages, platforms and piers disposed within a building; b. said cages including a superstructure having a plurality of vertically disposed posts and horizontally disposed beams defining a multiple of parallel bays extending to common opposed sides of said superstructure; c. each bay having an opening at each end thereof for ingress and egress of a vehicle at either of said opposed sides; d. each juxtaposed pair of bays sharing common vertical posts and horizontal beams; e. said superstructure being effective to envelop the sides and tops of the vehicles located therein; f. a parallel pair of said platforms being horizontally disposed within each said bay and extending between each end of the bays; g. each said pair of platforms being effective to support a vehicle within the respective bay and further effective to allow passage completely through each bay; h. a pillar located at the ends of each bay to support each platform; i. a foundation disposed beneath the superstructure for receiving the lower ends of each of said posts and said pillars; j. a plurality of removable piers wherein each pier extends between the extremity of each platform and said foundation; and k. vehicle frame and chassis straightening tools anchored on said superstructure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein a bar extends across the upper end of pairs of said pillars for supporting the ends of said pair of platforms in each said bay.

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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) 1980-01-18 1980-07-19 1981-01-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-01-18 1984-07-19 1985-01-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-01-18 1988-07-19 1989-01-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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