US4453315A
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Gauge for checking angular disposition of vehicular spring struts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-07
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2003-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An upright flat body member is provided on a gauge which is arranged to lie flatwise against a brake hub plate for positioning such body member precisely parallel with the brake hub plates. The body member has a depending portion with a positioning finger arranged for axial alignment with the wheel spindle. The body member also has an upper extension which supports a gauge member projecting perpendicular to the flat body member and arranged to determine the angular disposition of the upwardly extending portion of a spring strut relative to the flat body member. The gauge includes adjustable features to accommodate different models of struts.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Mosiman
- 👤 William A. Deming
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/24; G01B5/0025; G01B5/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A gauge for checking the angle between an upwardly extending portion of a vehicular spring strut and a wheel spindle supported on the strut having a brake hub plate extending perpendicular to the spindle, the brake hub plate having wheel support studs thereon, said gauge comprising (a) an upright flat body member arranged to lie flatwise against a brake hub plate for positioning it precisely parallel with the brake hub plate, a depending portion on said body member, positioning means on said depending portion arranged for alignment with the wheel spindle, an upper extension on said body member, and a gauge member on said extension projecting from said flat body member to determine the angular disposition of the upwardly extending portion of a spring strut relative to said flat body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A gauge for checking the angle between an upwardly extending portion of a vehicular spring strut and a wheel spindle supported on the strut having a brake hub plate extending perpendicular to the spindle, the brake hub plate having wheel support studs thereon, said gauge comprising (a) an upright flat body member arranged to lie flatwise against a brake hub plate for positioning it precisely parallel with the brake hub plate, a depending portion on said body member, positioning means on said depending portion arranged for alignment with the wheel spindle, an upper extension on said body member, and a gauge member on said extension projecting from said flat body member to determine the angular disposition of the upwardly extending portion of a spring strut relative to said flat body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The gauge of claim 1 wherein said gauge member is adjustable for use with different models of struts, and graduations thereon giving a reading of angular disposition of the upwardly extending portion of a spring strut relative to said flat body member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The gauge of claim 2 wherein said upper extension includes at least two of said gauge members for accommodating different models of struts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The gauge of claim 1 wherein said gauge member includes a tubular support, and a finger telescopically fitted in said tubular support for frictional slidable adjustment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The gauge of claim 4 including graduations on said finger giving a reading of angular disposition of the upwardly extending portion of a spring strut relative to said flat body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The gauge of claim 1 wherein said depending portion includes a hand grip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gauge of claim 1 wherein said positioning means includes a tubular support, and a finger telescopically fitted in said tubular support for movement into abutment with the wheel spindle.
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) | 1987-06-12 | 1987-12-12 | 1988-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-12 | 1991-12-12 | 1992-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-12 | 1995-12-12 | 1996-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |