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US4239196A
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Engine stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-09
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An engine stand is illustrated having a universal mounting apparatus for securing loads such as different sizes of automotive engines and the like to a rotatable face plate which has a wheeled stand therefor. The invention further contemplates an extensible wheeled support on the stand having adjustable means for balancing and stabilizing the load carried by the universal mounting.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Hanger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:09
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A motor mounting apparatus for use on an engine stand having a wheeled base with a vertical stand carried thereby and a rotatable upright face plate on said stand comprising: a plurality of threaded members attachable to said engine; a plurality of substantially horizontal threaded studs receivable upon said threaded members; a plurality of transfer bar members attachable to said studs; a mounting plate attachable to said transfer bar members and to said face plate; said transfer bar members having elongated slots therein facilitating adjustable positioning of the transfer bars upon said mounting plate; a vertically disposed hydraulic ram for raising and lowering said face plate, and forwardly extensible wheeled load leveling elements carried by said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A motor mounting apparatus for use on an engine stand having a wheeled base with a vertical stand carried thereby and a rotatable upright face plate on said stand comprising: a plurality of threaded members attachable to said engine; a plurality of substantially horizontal threaded studs receivable upon said threaded members; a plurality of transfer bar members attachable to said studs; a mounting plate attachable to said transfer bar members and to said face plate; said transfer bar members having elongated slots therein facilitating adjustable positioning of the transfer bars upon said mounting plate; a vertically disposed hydraulic ram for raising and lowering said face plate, and forwardly extensible wheeled load leveling elements carried by said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said load leveling elements include upright threadable load elevating members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A motor mounting apparatus for use on an engine stand having a wheeled base with a vertical stand carried thereby and a rotatable upright face plate on said stand comprising: a plurality of threaded members attachable to said engine; a plurality of substantially horizontal threaded studs receivable upon said threaded members; a plurality of transfer bar members attachable to said studs; a mounting plate attachable to said transfer bar members and to said face plate; and said transfer bar members having elongated slots therein facilitating adjustable positioning of the transfer bars upon said mounting plate and adjustable attachment of said threaded studs thereto in position laterally of said mounting plate; a vertically disposed hydraulic ram for raising and lowering said face plate mounting means; whereby said threaded studs may be attached in the same plane for simple effective attachment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A motor mounting apparatus for use on an engine stand having a wheeled base with a vertical stand carried thereby and a rotatable upright face plate on said stand comprising: a plurality of threaded members attachable to said engine; a plurality of substantially horizontal threaded studs receivable upon said threaded members; a plurality of transfer bar members attachable to said studs; a mounting plate attachable to said transfer bar members and to said face plate; and said transfer bar members having elongated slots therein facilitating adjustable positioning of the transfer bars upon said mounting plate and adjustable attachment of said threaded studs thereto in position laterally of said mounting plate; a vertically disposed hydraulic ram for raising and lowering said face plate mounting means; whereby said threaded studs may be attached in the same plane for simple effective attachment.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |