US4089385A
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Device for binding an engine to a vehicle chassis or body
Assignee: Renault SA
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract Binding device for connecting a transverse-mounted power unit to the body, chassis or like structure of a motor vehicle comprising in one of the anchoring systems a retaining member, for instance a cable, having a negligible rigidity, except when tensile efforts are applied thereto, and the opposite end of said retaining member is rigid with the other anchoring system, in order to limit the angular movements of the power unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Payoux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
Device for binding a power unit resiliently connected to a chassis of a vehicle, the device being interposed between two anchoring systems rigid with said power unit and said chassis, respectively, wherein one of said anchoring systems carries means for self-adjusting the length of the binding device, said means being fastened to one end of a retaining member having a negligible compression and flexion rigidity, the opposite end of said retaining member being fastened to the other anchoring system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
Device for binding a power unit resiliently connected to a chassis of a vehicle, the device being interposed between two anchoring systems rigid with said power unit and said chassis, respectively, wherein one of said anchoring systems carries means for self-adjusting the length of the binding device, said means being fastened to one end of a retaining member having a negligible compression and flexion rigidity, the opposite end of said retaining member being fastened to the other anchoring system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said self-adjusting means associated with said one of said anchoring systems comprises a set of deformable ribs formed on a retaining cup engaging an end piece secured to one end of a cable section constituting the aforesaid retaining member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Device according to claim 2, wherein said retaining cup engages a damping pad and that said cable section extends through said cup and said damping pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Device according to claim 3, wherein said retaining cup and said damping pad bear against the bottom of a strap secured to a cross member of the vehicle chassis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein an energy absorbing device is associated with at least one anchoring system of the binding device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
Device according to claim 5, wherein the energy absorbing device associated with said one anchoring system has a threshold of operation higher than the effort necessary for selfadjusting the length of the binding means and lower than the tensile strength of the retaining means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for use with a vehicle having a power unit resiliently connected to first portions of the vehicle, the device including retaining means adapted to resiliently bind the power unit to the vehicle, the device comprising: a first anchoring system rigidly connected to said power unit; a second anchoring system rigidly connected to a second portion of said vehicle; and retaining means, including a member having negligible compression and flexion rigidity, interconnected between said first and said second anchoring systems, one of said first and said second anchoring systems including self-adjusting means operatively associated with one end of said member for increasing the length of said retaining means when a force above a predetermined level is applied by the power unit to said retaining means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for use with a vehicle having a power unit resiliently connected to first portions of the vehicle, the device including retaining means adapted to resiliently bind the power unit to the vehicle, the device comprising: a first anchoring system rigidly connected to said power unit; a second anchoring system rigidly connected to a second portion of said vehicle; and retaining means, including a member having negligible compression and flexion rigidity, interconnected between said first and said second anchoring systems, one of said first and said second anchoring systems including self-adjusting means operatively associated with one end of said member for increasing the length of said retaining means when a force above a predetermined level is applied by the power unit to said retaining means.
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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |