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US4181192A
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Engine mounting
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1980-01-01
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle with energy absorbing chassis members has an engine unit attached to the chassis by severable mounts. A tension strap is provided to impede the forward motion of the engine unit on the occurrence of an accident. The tension strap exerts restraining force on the engine unit only after the severance of the engine mounts.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Danckert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A motor vehicle comprising: a chassis having frontal energy absorbing members; an engine unit; vibration dampening, releasable mounts for attaching said engine unit to said chassis behind said energy absorbing members; and a tension strap behind said energy absorbing members connected to said chassis and arranged to exert restraining force on said engine unit to prevent engine unit motion in a forward direction with respect to said chassis, only after release of said mounts and commencement of motion of said engine unit relative to said chassis in the direction of vehicle travel, thereby restraining the forward motion of said engine unit with respect to said chassis on the occurence of a frontal collision.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A motor vehicle comprising: a chassis having frontal energy absorbing members; an engine unit; vibration dampening, releasable mounts for attaching said engine unit to said chassis behind said energy absorbing members; and a tension strap behind said energy absorbing members connected to said chassis and arranged to exert restraining force on said engine unit to prevent engine unit motion in a forward direction with respect to said chassis, only after release of said mounts and commencement of motion of said engine unit relative to said chassis in the direction of vehicle travel, thereby restraining the forward motion of said engine unit with respect to said chassis on the occurence of a frontal collision.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A vehicle as specified in claim 1 wherein said tension strap is connected to said engine and extends between said engine and said chassis in a slackened condition.
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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) | 1982-12-31 | 1983-07-02 | 1984-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-31 | 1987-07-02 | 1988-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-31 | 1991-07-02 | 1992-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |