US4249711A
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Miniature airplane motor mounting structure
Assignee: Byron Originals Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-25
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to motor mounts in general, and more specifically to a universal motor mount to be employed in a model airplane, which will allow the motor to be disposed at any desired angle or altitude to accommodate engine or exhaust equipment beneath the engine cowling.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron L. Godbersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:45
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/34; B; B64; B64D; B64D27/00; A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An adjustable model airplane engine mounting assembly for a model airplane, comprising: a propeller assembly rotatably mounted on one end of an elongated shaft; a mounting element secured to the other end of the elongated shaft, said mounting element frictionally engaging the elongated shaft to hold the elongated shaft rigidly to said model airplane; and a model airplane engine attached to a support bracket which is suspended from and rotatable about the elongated shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An adjustable model airplane engine mounting assembly for a model airplane, comprising: a propeller assembly rotatably mounted on one end of an elongated shaft; a mounting element secured to the other end of the elongated shaft, said mounting element frictionally engaging the elongated shaft to hold the elongated shaft rigidly to said model airplane; and a model airplane engine attached to a support bracket which is suspended from and rotatable about the elongated shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An adjustable model airplane engine mounting assembly as in claim 1; wherein, the support bracket comprises an upper member pivotally connected to the shaft; and a lower member pivotally connected to said upper member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An adjustable model airplane engine mounting assembly as in claim 2; wherein, the model airplane engine is secured to said lower member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
An adjustable model airplane engine mounting assembly as in claim 3; wherein, the support bracket is adapted to rotate the model airplane engine, both about the elongated shaft and towards and away from the elongated shaft.
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) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |