US4420136A
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Mounting assembly
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1981-06-08
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2001-06-08
Abstract
Abstract In a mounting assembly for the mounting of a fan motor in a vehicle wherein said mounting assembly includes a clip or brace secured to a fan motor having a plurality of mounting arms extending from the clip or brace. The mounting arms have a looped base portion whereupon a first section extends from the base portion and is fixably mounted to the clip and a second section extends to and is fixably mounted to an adjacent mounting arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W. Lau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a mounting assembly for mounting a motor such as an electric fan motor to a support means, said mounting assembly including a clamp fixably mounted to and extending around said motor's housing, a plurality of first mount arms, each being generally linear and rod-like fixably mounted at one end to said clamp in generally equal spaced apart relationship completely around said clamp and each of said arms having a loop portion at the other end fixably mounted to said support means, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of second arms each fixably mounted at its respective ends to adjacent first mounting arms in close proximity to said respective loop, said second members in combination having generally an endless extension and generally forming individually a base portion of a triangle in combination with adjacent first members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a mounting assembly for mounting a motor such as an electric fan motor to a support means, said mounting assembly including a clamp fixably mounted to and extending around said motor's housing, a plurality of first mount arms, each being generally linear and rod-like fixably mounted at one end to said clamp in generally equal spaced apart relationship completely around said clamp and each of said arms having a loop portion at the other end fixably mounted to said support means, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of second arms each fixably mounted at its respective ends to adjacent first mounting arms in close proximity to said respective loop, said second members in combination having generally an endless extension and generally forming individually a base portion of a triangle in combination with adjacent first members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises a mounting plate and orifice, said mounting assembly being mounted to said mounting plate such that said fan blades are mating to said orifice.
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) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |