US4342533A
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Reciprocal method and apparatus for transferring vehicle batteries
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-14
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Granted: 1982-08-03
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Expires: 1999-12-14
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and the method for transferring heavy elongated batteries into and out of an electrically powered vehicle. Elongated loading stations are positioned in aligned relationship with an elongated battery chamber which extends completely through a vehicle. A battery in a first loading station is pushed into the chamber in the vehicle causing a battery in that chamber to be pushed into the other loading station.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale R. Hane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K1/00; B60K1/04; B60L; B60L50/00; B60L50/50; B60L50/60; B60L50/66; B60L53/00; B60L53/80; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/70; Y02T10/7072; Y02T90/00; Y02T90/10; Y02T90/12; Y02T90/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
Apparatus for transferring an associated vehicle battery from an associated vehicle having an elongated battery chamber which extends between two extremities of the vehicle which comprises: a loading station which includes first means for carrying an associated battery; means for urging said means for carrying toward an associated vehicle, said means for urging comprising cooperating rack and pinion gears; an unloading station which includes second means for carrying an associated battery; means for connecting and for mounting said loading and unloading stations for movement with respect to the associated vehicle in a direction which is generally transverse to the axis of the battery chamber thereof; and said means for connecting comprises a cross member which extends intermediate said loading and unloading stations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
Apparatus for transferring an associated vehicle battery from an associated vehicle having an elongated battery chamber which extends between two extremities of the vehicle which comprises: a loading station which includes first means for carrying an associated battery; means for urging said means for carrying toward an associated vehicle, said means for urging comprising cooperating rack and pinion gears; an unloading station which includes second means for carrying an associated battery; means for connecting and for mounting said loading and unloading stations for movement with respect to the associated vehicle in a direction which is generally transverse to the axis of the battery chamber thereof; and said means for connecting comprises a cross member which extends intermediate said loading and unloading stations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1: further including a plurality of additional loading stations and each of said loading stations is carried on a pair of tracks for movement in a direction which is generally transverse to the axis of the battery chamber of the associated vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2: further including a plurality of additional unloading stations and each of said unloading stations is carried on a pair of tracks for movement in a direction which is generally transverse to the axis of the battery chamber of the associated vehicle.
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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) | 1985-08-02 | 1986-02-01 | 1986-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-02 | 1990-02-01 | 1990-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-02 | 1994-02-01 | 1994-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |