US4462241A
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Wheel alignment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-16
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2002-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A mount is provided having a central portion defining first and second sides and provided with a plurality of openings formed therethrough for support of the mount from a vehicle hub wheel mounting portion with the first side of the mount opposing the hub. The mount includes remote lever arm portions extending outwardly from the central portion in opposite directions generally normal to a ray normal to the first side of the mount and an anchor arm is carried by one of the lever arm portions and projects outwardly of the second side of the mount. An elongated lever arm is also provided and has one end portion pivotally supported from the anchor arm outer end for oscillation about an axis transverse to the lever on end of the anchor arm and the other end portion of the lever arm spaced laterally outwardly from the second side of the mount in registry with the other lever arm portion. Hydraulic jack structure is operatively associated with the other end portion of the lever arm and the other lever arm portion for jacking the latter away from the former and elongated tension member structure is provided including one end for releasable anchoring to the upper end portion of a McPherson strut and structure at the other end for selective releasable connection to selected ends of the lever arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T. Whisenant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:51
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/12; B60; B60G; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/10; B60G2200/14; B60G2200/142; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/46; B60G2202/00; B60G2202/30; B60G2202/31; B60G2202/312; B60G2206/00; B60G2206/01; B60G2206/90; B60G2206/93; B60G2206/931; B60G2206/94; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/704
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
A wheel alignment device for use in correcting the caster and the camber of vehicle wheels supported from McPherson strut-type suspension units and designed for controlled bending of the lower end of an associated unit, said device including a mount having a central portion defining first and second sides and provided with a plurality of openings therethrough for support of said mount from a vehicle hub wheel mounting portion in lieu of the wheel normally mounted on said hub and with said first side opposing said hub, said mount also including remote lever arm portions extending outwardly from said central portion in opposite directions generally normal to a ray normal to said first side, an anchor arm carried by the outer end portion of one of said lever arm portions and projecting outwardly of said second side of said mount, an elongated lever arm, means supporting one end portion of said lever arm from the outer end of said anchor arm for oscillation about an axis transverse to said lever arm and said anchor arm and with the other end portion of said lever arm spaced laterally outwardly from second side of said mount in registry with the other lever arm portion, jack means operatively associated with said other end portion of said lever arm and said other lever arm portion for jacking the latter away from the former, and elongated tension member means including means on a first end thereof for releasable anchoring to the upper end portion of a McPherson strut and means on the other end thereof for selective releasable connection to a first of said end portions of said lever arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
275 words
A wheel alignment device for use in correcting the caster and the camber of vehicle wheels supported from McPherson strut-type suspension units and designed for controlled bending of the lower end of an associated unit, said device including a mount having a central portion defining first and second sides and provided with a plurality of openings therethrough for support of said mount from a vehicle hub wheel mounting portion in lieu of the wheel normally mounted on said hub and with said first side opposing said hub, said mount also including remote lever arm portions extending outwardly from said central portion in opposite directions generally normal to a ray normal to said first side, an anchor arm carried by the outer end portion of one of said lever arm portions and projecting outwardly of said second side of said mount, an elongated lever arm, means supporting one end portion of said lever arm from the outer end of said anchor arm for oscillation about an axis transverse to said lever arm and said anchor arm and with the other end portion of said lever arm spaced laterally outwardly from second side of said mount in registry with the other lever arm portion, jack means operatively associated with said other end portion of said lever arm and said other lever arm portion for jacking the latter away from the former, and elongated tension member means including means on a first end thereof for releasable anchoring to the upper end portion of a McPherson strut and means on the other end thereof for selective releasable connection to a first of said end portions of said lever arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said first of said end portions comprises said other end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said first of said end portions comprises said one end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said mount comprises a thick plate member and said lever arm portions comprise interval portions of said plate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The alignment device of claim 4 wherein said other lever arm portion includes means for releasable monting of a bottle jack therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said other lever arm portion includes means for releasable mounting of a bottle jack therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said anchor arm comprises a pair of generally parallel spaced apart arm members having corresponding ends anchored relative to one of said arm portions and between which the corresponding portion of said elongated lever arm is received.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said central portion of said mounting plate includes a central opening having a plurality of radial slots opening radially inwardly thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said other of said lever of arm portions includes tension member anchoring structure by which one end of a tension member may be anchored relative thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The alignment device of claim 1 wherein said anchor arm comprises a pair of generally parallel spaced apart arm members having corresponding ends anchored relative to one of said arm portions and between which the corresponding portion of said elongated lever arm is received.
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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) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |