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Brace connection for frame braced truck

US5243920A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1991
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F3/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A truck is braced by diagonal struts that are clamped to one another at their intersection. The clamp includes a pair of plates each having a channel to receive one of the struts. An elastomeric member is located between the struts and the plates to permit some flexibility in a vertical direction.

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