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Trolley

Assignee: Ammco Tools Technology Corp
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Filing: 1982-11-29
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2002-11-29
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Abstract

Abstract A trolley assembly for use in an automobile lift rack employs individual trolley wheel mounts wherein the wheel is supported by a plurality of elastomeric mounts arranged in vertically displaced, mutual relationship to prevent bending of the mounts when the trolley assembly is loaded.

Inventors

  • 👤 Craig E. Mountz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 17:55
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F7/00; B66F7/28

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 136 words
In a trolley assembly for movement along a rail, the combination comprising a frame, brake means carried by said frame for braking engagement with said rail, a trolley wheel support, a trolley wheel rotatably carried by said support, and at least three elastomeric mounts connecting said trolley wheel support to said frame with said wheel resting on said rail and said brake means spaced above said rail in disengaged relationship therewith, said elastomeric mounts each including an elastomeric member secured at one end to said support and secured at the end opposite said one end to said frame, at least two of said mounts being displaced vertically from one other of said mounts, whereby a downward force on said frame causes said mounts to move in shear and permit said brake means to engage said rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 136 words
In a trolley assembly for movement along a rail, the combination comprising a frame, brake means carried by said frame for braking engagement with said rail, a trolley wheel support, a trolley wheel rotatably carried by said support, and at least three elastomeric mounts connecting said trolley wheel support to said frame with said wheel resting on said rail and said brake means spaced above said rail in disengaged relationship therewith, said elastomeric mounts each including an elastomeric member secured at one end to said support and secured at the end opposite said one end to said frame, at least two of said mounts being displaced vertically from one other of said mounts, whereby a downward force on said frame causes said mounts to move in shear and permit said brake means to engage said rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 32 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said trolley wheel support is a plate, and said one other of said mounts is aligned with the axis of rotation of said trolley wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said plurality of mounts comprises two mounts vertically displaced from said one other of said mounts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said mounts each comprises an elastomeric part providing the sole connection between said support and said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 17 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said brake means is an edge surface of said frame.

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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) 1988-01-01 1988-07-02 1989-01-01 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-01-01 1992-07-02 1993-01-01 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-01-01 1996-07-02 1997-01-01 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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