US4779834A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Engine displacement limiter
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
•
Filing: 1987-08-07
•
Granted: 1988-10-25
•
Expires: 2007-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A three-point torque strut connected between an engine and support resists rolling of the engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from the engine a bending moment in the support that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by the strut from the engine tending to twist such support.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald O. Bittner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1241; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2142; Y10T74/2162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means including a strut member connected by three substantially parallel pins between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means including a strut member connected by three substantially parallel pins between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means connected between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means, said strut means comprising a triangular shaped strut, first elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting one corner of said strut to said engine, second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting the remaining two corners of said strut to said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means connected between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means, said strut means comprising a triangular shaped strut, first elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting one corner of said strut to said engine, second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting the remaining two corners of said strut to said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means connected between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means, said strut means comprising a triangular shaped strut, first elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting one corner of said strut to said engine, second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting the remaining two corners of said strut to said support means, said second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means being at substantially different elevations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
An engine, support means, mount means mounting said engine on said support means, and three-point torque strut means connected between said engine and support means for resisting rolling of said engine by reactive torque thereon while inducing with a portion of the reactive torque force from said engine a bending moment in said support means that counteracts against the remainder of the reactive torque force transmitted by said strut means from said engine tending to twist said support means, said strut means comprising a triangular shaped strut, first elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting one corner of said strut to said engine, second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means connecting the remaining two corners of said strut to said support means, said second and third elastomeric bushing and pin means being at substantially different elevations.
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) | 1991-10-25 | 1992-04-25 | 1992-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-25 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-25 | 2000-04-25 | 2000-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |