US4137982A
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Reinforced radiator mounting for heavy vehicles
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-08
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Granted: 1979-02-06
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Expires: 1997-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle is provided to receive and reinforce an engine fluid cooling radiator core. The core is secured within the receptacle and mounted adjacent an implement fluid cooling core. The implement cooling core and the receptacle are connected by at least one, but preferably two connector bars. The connector bars are resiliently connected to an associated supportive frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Crews
- 👤 Billy J. Davis
- 👤 Roger E. Treick
- 👤 John C. Wellauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:08
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/02; F28D1/04; F28D1/0408; F28D1/0426; F28D1/0443; B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/02; B60K11/04; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/001; F28F9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for mounting an engine fluid cooling core and an implement fluid cooling core on a vehicle frame, comprising: receptacle means for receiving and for releasably securing the engine cooling core therein; means for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement cooling core, and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement core; and means for resiliently mounting the means for selective connection on the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
Apparatus for mounting an engine fluid cooling core and an implement fluid cooling core on a vehicle frame, comprising: receptacle means for receiving and for releasably securing the engine cooling core therein; means for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement cooling core, and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement core; and means for resiliently mounting the means for selective connection on the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for selective connection includes first and second support means for interconnecting the receptacle and the implement core in side-by-side relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
A vehicle including a frame and apparatus for mounting an engine fluid cooling core and an implement fluid cooling core to the frame, comprising: receptacle means for receiving and releasably securing the engine cooling core therein; and means resiliently connected to the frame for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement core and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement cooling cores, said means being spaced apart and connected to the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A vehicle including a frame and apparatus for mounting an engine fluid cooling core and an implement fluid cooling core to the frame, comprising: receptacle means for receiving and releasably securing the engine cooling core therein; and means resiliently connected to the frame for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement core and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement cooling cores, said means being spaced apart and connected to the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The vehicle of claim 3, wherein said means for selective connection includes first and second support means for interconnecting the receptacle and the implement core in side-by-side relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a vehicle including a frame, apparatus for mounting engine and implement fluid cooling cores to the frame and a receptacle for receiving and releasably securing the engine core therein, the improvement comprising: means for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement core and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement core, said means being spaced apart support members resiliently mounted on the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a vehicle including a frame, apparatus for mounting engine and implement fluid cooling cores to the frame and a receptacle for receiving and releasably securing the engine core therein, the improvement comprising: means for selective connection to either of the receptacle and the implement core and for joint connection to the receptacle and the implement core, said means being spaced apart support members resiliently mounted on the frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-05 | 1982-08-07 | 1983-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-05 | 1986-08-07 | 1987-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-05 | 1990-08-07 | 1991-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |