US4369847A
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Blade assembly
Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1980-12-12
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2000-12-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved blade assembly is of the type that a blade length is made variable by sliding an auxiliary blade or blades along a main blade. Cutting edge portions of the main blade and the auxiliary blade are disposed in a back-to-back relation and the directions of the tapered surfaces of the respective edge portions are inclined upwardly and outwardly from opposite sides of the complementary sliding surfaces between the main and auxiliary blades so that the knife edges of the respective edge portions may be aligned substantially on the same straight line.
Inventors
- 👤 Wataru Mizunuma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:52
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/76; E02F3/80; E02F3/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A blade assembly for use on grader or construction vehicles, said blade assembly comprising: a main blade adapted to be mounted on a vehicle; at least one auxiliary blade mounted on the end of said main blade; and means for varying the total blade width of the assembly by sliding said auxiliary blade laterally with respect to said main blade along respective complementary sliding surfaces of said main and auxiliary blades; said main and auxiliary blades having respective lower edge portions defined by respective tapered surfaces forming respective lower knife edges, saId edge portions being positioned in back-to-back relation, said respective tapered surfaces converging downwardly and being inclined upwardly in opposite directions away from said complementary sliding surfaces, and said respective knife edges being aligned in the same straight line; said main and auxiliary blades-and said respective complementary surfaces thereof being curved about a common axis extending generally parallel said same straight line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A blade assembly for use on grader or construction vehicles, said blade assembly comprising: a main blade adapted to be mounted on a vehicle; at least one auxiliary blade mounted on the end of said main blade; and means for varying the total blade width of the assembly by sliding said auxiliary blade laterally with respect to said main blade along respective complementary sliding surfaces of said main and auxiliary blades; said main and auxiliary blades having respective lower edge portions defined by respective tapered surfaces forming respective lower knife edges, saId edge portions being positioned in back-to-back relation, said respective tapered surfaces converging downwardly and being inclined upwardly in opposite directions away from said complementary sliding surfaces, and said respective knife edges being aligned in the same straight line; said main and auxiliary blades-and said respective complementary surfaces thereof being curved about a common axis extending generally parallel said same straight line.
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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) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |