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Camber and caster adjustment device
Assignee: BRANICK INDUSTRIES Inc 2600 3RD AVE N FARGO ND 58107 A ND CORP
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A camber and caster adjustment device having an elongated contact member for contacting the upper inner arm or shaft of a vehicle wheel assembly. A fulcrum member extends at an obtuse angle from the contact member and rests upon a fulcrum point of the vehicle during use of the device. An elongated handle extends from an end of the fulcrum member remote the contact member, and is moved to apply camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact member to the wheel assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Castoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments of a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: contact means for contacting a portion of the wheel assembly; fulcrum means connected to and disposed at an oblique angle to said contact means having a curved lower surface for placement on a fulcrum point of the vehicle said fulcrum means including an elongated rod, said elongated rod having a portion extending outwardly therefrom and past the contact means adjacent said elongated rod; and handle means connected to said fulcrum means for moving the contact means about the fulcrum means on the fulcrum point and applying camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact means to the wheel assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments of a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: contact means for contacting a portion of the wheel assembly; fulcrum means connected to and disposed at an oblique angle to said contact means having a curved lower surface for placement on a fulcrum point of the vehicle said fulcrum means including an elongated rod, said elongated rod having a portion extending outwardly therefrom and past the contact means adjacent said elongated rod; and handle means connected to said fulcrum means for moving the contact means about the fulcrum means on the fulcrum point and applying camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact means to the wheel assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The adjustment device of claim 1 wherein said contact means comprises an elongated rod having an end portion remote from the fulcrum means including a recess for contacting the wheel assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adjustment device of claim 1 wherein said handle means is disposed at an angular relationship to the fulcrum and contact means, and in which said handle, fulcrum and contact means are generally planar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
170 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments to a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: an elongated contact member having a recessed portion adjacent one end for contacting a portioN of the wheel assembly; a fulcrum means including an elongated fulcrum rod extending from the other end of the contact member at an obtuse angle to the contact member, and a heel member extending outwardly from and along the fulcrum rod on the opposite side of the rod relative the contact member, past the end of the fulcrum rod adjacent the contact member; and an elongated handle extending from an end of the fulcrum rod remote the contact member and extending at an obtuse angle from the fulcrum rod, said handle being generally disposed in a plane defined by the contact member and the fulcrum rod, said handle being moved with the heel member positioned on a fulcrum point of the vehicle to apply camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact member to the wheel assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
170 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments to a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: an elongated contact member having a recessed portion adjacent one end for contacting a portioN of the wheel assembly; a fulcrum means including an elongated fulcrum rod extending from the other end of the contact member at an obtuse angle to the contact member, and a heel member extending outwardly from and along the fulcrum rod on the opposite side of the rod relative the contact member, past the end of the fulcrum rod adjacent the contact member; and an elongated handle extending from an end of the fulcrum rod remote the contact member and extending at an obtuse angle from the fulcrum rod, said handle being generally disposed in a plane defined by the contact member and the fulcrum rod, said handle being moved with the heel member positioned on a fulcrum point of the vehicle to apply camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact member to the wheel assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adjustment device of claim 4 wherein said contact member, fulcrum rod and handle are integral.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The adjustment device of claim 4 wherein the angle defined by the contact member and fulcrum rod is approximately 97 degrees.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The adjustment device of claim 4 wherein the angle defined by the fulcrum rod and the handle is approximately 135 degrees.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The adjustment device of claim 4 wherein the end of said handle remote the fulcrum member includes an outer gripping member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
119 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments to a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: an elongated contact member having an end portion for contacting a portion of the wheel assembly; an elongated handle defining a acute angle with the contact member and being generally disposed in a planar relationship to the contact member; and a fulcrum member extending between the contact member and the handle, said handle being moved with the fulcrum member positioned on a fulcrum point of the vehicle to apply camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact member to the wheel assembly, said fulcrum member having a portion extending outwardly therefrom and past the elongated contact member adjacent said fulcrum member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
119 words
A camber and caster adjustment device for making camber and caster adjustments to a vehicle wheel assembly, comprising: an elongated contact member having an end portion for contacting a portion of the wheel assembly; an elongated handle defining a acute angle with the contact member and being generally disposed in a planar relationship to the contact member; and a fulcrum member extending between the contact member and the handle, said handle being moved with the fulcrum member positioned on a fulcrum point of the vehicle to apply camber and caster adjustment forces by the contact member to the wheel assembly, said fulcrum member having a portion extending outwardly therefrom and past the elongated contact member adjacent said fulcrum member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustment device of claim 9 wherein the angle defined by the contact member and handle is approximately 52 degrees.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |